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    "content": "I must indicate that some of the nominees, as many Members here, possess a background that resonates with very many Kenyans who hustle out there. Members who are here are also an inspiration to many Kenyans out there. I must take this opportunity to particularly point out somebody like Hon. Aisha Jumwa. In consideration of her background, and many Kenyans were watching, she was unable to take the Committee through her very humble background and beginning in a huge family of 47 children. However, she clearly articulated the struggles that she went through in school, dropped out of school, got pregnant and bore children at a very young age in Form Two. However, she recollected and picked up her life again, and then she went back to school and educated herself all the way to the university. She was also elected and nominated as a Member of County Assembly (MCA). Eventually, she was elected as Kilifi Woman Representative, Member for Malindi and then she ran for a gubernatorial position. As much as she never made it as a Governor, she found favour in the eyes of the President who nominated her as Cabinet Secretary in charge of the Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action. I remember her response to Hon. Pkosing. She told him that she is not only an inspiration to the girl-child in Kenya but also to the girl-child in West Pokot County where he comes from. In many of our backgrounds, constituencies and counties, young girls drop out of school because of early pregnancies in their teenage years and forced marriages. She stated that she is an inspiration to many of these young girls who then can recollect themselves, pick up their lives and make something out of them. I commend Hon. Aisha Jumwa. Even as we recommend her approval today, we bear in mind that she demonstrated her suitability, despite the challenges that have been laid out in the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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