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    "id": 1073334,
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    "speaker_name": "Nominated, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Shamalla Jennifer",
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        "legal_name": "Jeniffer Shamala",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise today to support the recommendations and the Report of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee that the Lady Justice Martha Koome be approved by this august House. Hon. Deputy Speaker, there are three things that stood out for me when it came to this particular nominee. First and foremost, she demonstrated her experience and passion for children and family. On that, I agree with Hon. Esther Passaris that, indeed, family and children are the bedrock of every society. If we get it right at that level, we will get it right at all levels. The second issue that stood out for me was the unpackaging of the role of the Chief Justice if she was to be approved by this House. Lady Justice Martha Koome believes that the Constitution of Kenya, amongst other things, must be people-centred in terms of delivery. On this note, I want to talk about the issue of delivery in the context of corruption. Corruption is discussed within the Legislature. It is discussed and recognised in the Executive, but not in the Judiciary. I pray that should Lady Justice Martha Koome be approved by this House she addresses the issue of corruption in the Judiciary. We must call it as it is and we recognise that even the Judiciary has its cartels. It is not just in the Executive or in the Legislature. The other amazing thing about this Lady Justice Martha Koome – which I cannot let go – is this: There were concerns about Article 25 of the Constitution of Kenya which states that the general rules of international law shall form part and parcel of our national laws. A member of the Committee asked a question on the issues of norms that may not be in accordance with the family values that we espouse as Kenyans. Lady Justice Martha Koome was categorical and she stated that she will uphold the value systems of this country where we recognise a marriage between a woman and a man and that she would incorporate indigenous knowledge systems while developing our jurisdiction. With those few remarks, I do support."
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