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    "id": 1197430,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1197430/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ugenya, MDG",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. David Ochieng’",
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        "legal_name": "David Ouma Ochieng'",
        "slug": "david-ouma-ochieng"
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    "content": "matter, but because they were not politicians, they would have no clue. Sometimes they would be dumb about people sleeping hungry. There is a time I went to a CS to ask for planting seeds. He asked me: “Why do you need seeds for your constituents? Why can they not buy for themselves?” We have had CSs who do not understand that some Kenyans cannot afford basic items like food and shelter. I am happy because more than half of this Cabinet has served in Parliament. They have served people through elections. I am certain that they will understand the needs of our people. That is why we want to ask colleagues who have been in this House not to forget where they have come from. The reason they were chosen is because they can understand the pulse of the nation. I want to ask my colleagues, Hon. Wandayi and Hon. Junet, a simple question. When they were asking questions to the nominee for Trade, Investment and Industry, I thought I would hear questions about Kisumu Cotton Mills (KICOMI) in Kisumu, or about the revival of the fish industry. I hope that the nominee for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Mr. Mvurya, when approved, is going to spend his time trying to ensure that the processing of the fish produced in the lake is done at the lakeside so that people from that part of the country can get jobs as a result of the lake. I hope that when we approve the appointment of the nominee for Trade, Investment and Industry, Hon. Kuria, we will have KICOMI and the cotton industry in Nyanza rejuvenated. These are the things I hope for; and I hope the nominees are listening. I hope that my friend, Hon. Kipchumba, will ensure that the road development is distributed fairly per constituency as he said during the vetting process. This House must hold the nominees to their words. On the issue of net worth that is being talked about on the streets, it is for this House to ensure that we hold the nominees to their word, whether they said they are worth Ksh4 billion, Ksh1 billion or Ksh800 million. As Parliament, we should check what they will have at the end of their term. That is why they were being asked those questions. It was not about today or tomorrow. In the next four years, we will check what they are worth to know whether they are working for Kenyans or whether they have gone there to amass wealth for themselves. As with any presidential system, it is important to note that before the President nominated these nominees, he considered their competencies and abilities. I am sure he even had a conversation with them on the dockets they have been placed to. That is why I have an issue, especially with the rejection of Madam Malonza. I have read the Report and the engagement between the Committee and the nominee. First of all, there is no marking scheme used by the Committee on the competence of the nominees. I have gone through the Report about Madam Malonza, and it is similar to the other nominees. The nominee answered the questions well and seemed to understand."
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