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    "id": 1123313,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1123313/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mandera North, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Major(Rtd) Bashir S. Abdullaih",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13417,
        "legal_name": "Bashir Sheikh Abdullah",
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    "content": " First and foremost, I want to thank the Committee for doing a very good job in producing a very good Report on the vetting and subsequent appointment of these four Kenyans to fill the positions of Board Directors in the Competition Authority. These four positions are as a result of the expiry of tenure of other directors who have quit. I am sure there could be a number of authorities or commissions that have people quitting at the same time. I will still urge the Government to ensure that for those who leave, other Kenyans should be absorbed in the same commissions or authorities so that work can continue. One of the nominees is Mr. Abdi Ali Mohamed. He is from my constituency. I can confirm or rather vouch that he is a very hardworking gentleman who is equal to the task to serve as a board member of the Competition Authority together with other nominees. I assure you that together with his team, once this House approves - I plead with them to ensure that the nominees are approved - they will help the Competition Authority to ensure that Kenyans are not cheated and not taken for a ride. It is a very critical Authority in ensuring that the interests of Kenyans are taken care of. So, I urge the House…When I look at the entire Report, the issue of gender balance is well taken care of. The issue of regional representation is also well taken care of and I can confirm that. So, I urge the entire House, and plead with them to approve these four nominees taking cognizant of the fact that one of the nominees, Mr. Abdi Ali Mohamed, comes my constituency. I, again, vouch that he is a hard worker and a go getter. Thank you."
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