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    "id": 1197402,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kathiani, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Robert Mbui",
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    "content": "I have been in this for the third time but it is unfortunate, that many times, we are used as conveyor belts. The Speaker reads the names, they go to the Appointment Committee, they are vetted and are all approved. It is like we are a choir singing for the Executive. On this vetting process, I want to thank the Constitution and of course, the leadership of the House because this was a very transparent process. I am listening to Members speak here and I am wondering whether they watched the proceedings. Kenyans were also vetting as we were, and Kenyans saw the competencies. Kenyans had the answers. Kenyans also appreciated the questions that were asked. In fact, I dare say that many of the questions that we were asking, came from memoranda from the public that is in this Report that Members need to read; and also, messages and phone calls that were made to us. It is, therefore, wrong for anyone to cast aspersions on this Committee because we were just 21 Members who were given the mandate on behalf of the House to come up with a verdict. I want to talk about what was considered. It is important that Members understand this. Section 6(7) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act of 2011 says: “(7) an approval hearing shall focus on a candidate’s academic credentials, professional training and experience, personal integrity and background”. Section 6(7) indicates that the Committee shall consider any constitutional or statutory requirements relating to the office and the suitability of the nominee for the appointment, having regard to the nominee’s abilities, experience and qualities. Looking at these Cabinet nominees who came to us that is what we were considering. I want to go through the observations I personally made because as a Member of the Committee, other than agreeing with the Committee’s Report, I also have my personal observations. First, I noted that this Cabinet is made up of extremely …"
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