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    "speaker_name": "Tigania West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John K. Mutunga",
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    "content": "is. He has clearly articulated the failures of the previous regime. The regime has tarnished his name in return. There is a mention of cases, and someone has the audacity to say 35 cases. These 35 cases can be reduced to one case, because they come from the same source that we would not like to disclose. We do not wish to discuss such cases in the House. These are domestic matters. Although domestic matters might find themselves in court, we should allow the court to resolve these issues. Hon. Mithika Linturi is also one of the people who have done a lot for this country. Let me demonstrate who Mithika Linturi is academically. His case was taken by the EACC to court, but the court pronounced his records to be right. His papers are okay. He has served the republic in many capacities. He has done very well as a private sector entrepreneur before he got into politics. He was the Igembe South MP for 10 years, and he has an impeccable development record in Meru. If you want to learn how development is done, go to Igembe South. My brother Hon. John Paul Mwirigi will tell you that he found a pedestal of development, which he is carrying on. His record was trusted by the Meru people when they gave him the Senatorial job. He took the Kiraitu Murungi government to task, and he has satisfied the Meru people. He goes out of his way in service for humanity. He is known for charitable activities. He is paying Kshs1.2 million as school fees for 39 children from disadvantaged backgrounds. How many of us are doing that? This is not National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary, but his money. On the other hand, he is also involved in food distribution to the disadvantaged. He supports institutions in social economic affairs. He has never been mentioned in any inquiry report. He has never been laid off from any office because of poor performance or lack of performance. This is the man we need in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, and I will tell you why. He is an innovative dealer, exactly what the ministry needs. He is an entrepreneur; we need to explore entrepreneurship in agriculture. He is a compassionate person; he is supporting people right now. We need such a compassionate person in a sector which supports 75 per cent of this economy. 75 per cent of the people of Kenya depend on agriculture. He is hardworking, and we need a hardworking person in the Ministry of Agriculture. Therefore, we need Hon. Mithika Linturi in agriculture. I would give Hon. Mithika Linturi 75 per cent. We need somebody who has feelings for people. He is a hardworking person, and that is what we need in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. We need Mithika Linturi in the Ministry. In my considered opinion, I would rate him at 75 per cent, which is Grade A in university studies. Let us approve all the 24 nominees. I rest my case. Thank you very much. I offer my remaining few minutes to my friend, Hon. Melly, so that we can go to another business."
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