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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I can see the excitement of my colleagues, whom we have been comrades in arms in this matter. First and foremost, I rise to support the Motion as amended and as brought by the Senate Majority Leader. On the nomination of the seven Members that will serve in PSC, I will not underscore the importance of PSC. Sen. Cheruiyot has spoken in depth, having served as a Commissioner. I congratulate Hon. Faith Gitau, Hon. Mohamed Ali, Sen. Kinyua, Sen. Joyce Korir, Hon, Mishi Mboko, Hon. Patrick Makau and our very own, Sen. Omogeni. As I congratulate them, on behalf of the people of Nyandarua County, I laud the ruling Party for nominating our County Woman Representative, Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau, to serve in PSC. This is a first for the people of Nyandarua County and it has not happened since we got Independence in 1963. We are happy that the President and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party, has found it fit to have one of us to serve in PSC. Having interacted with her and even voted for her, I am certain that she is dedicated. She also comes with a lot of experience, having served in the last Parliament. Indeed, I know all the nominees will serve the Senate, the National Assembly and members of staff. I will not stress on the work that is ahead. However, as I stated earlier, the celebrations should be short-lived. As the Senator for Nairobi City County has stated, we are celebrating you today. However, if for a minute you forget why we are celebrating you, we shall be here, with the same spirit, same vigour and effort to deal with you. When we are determined, you know the extent we can go. You have seen the bipartisan approach that we have employed on this matter. We shall do that not remembering that you are our colleague or friend. We have sent you there and we are hopeful that you shall do the needful. I had the opportunity to look at the HANSARD of 22nd May, 2020. It was an unfortunate day, a first again, when the then Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Sen. (Prof.)"
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