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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture of the National Assembly in its Report on the Vetting of Nominees for Appointment as Principal Secretaries, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 1st December 2022 and, pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution, this House approves the appointment of the following persons as Principal Secretaries: (i) Mr. Jonathan Mueke - State Department for Sports and Arts. (ii) Ms. Ummi Mohamed Bashir - State Department for Culture and Heritage. Hon. Temporary Speaker, Mr. Jonathan Mwangangi Mueke was the first Deputy Governor of Nairobi County from 2013 to 2017. He has worked in the private sector for the most part of his career. He is professionally affiliated with five professional bodies. As the Deputy Governor, he served in different capacities. During his tenure in Nairobi County, he was the sports ambassador of the Governors’ Cup Football League which aimed at promoting various sports and games. He also helped in the enactment of various county laws such as the one on liquor licensing. He played very important roles while he was the Deputy Governor. As we interacted with him, we realised that he has a lot of passion for sports and many good ideas that will transform that Department. Ms. Ummi Mohammed Bashir is the immediate former Vice-Chairperson of the National Elections Board in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party, a position she held since January 2022 prior to her resignation in October 2022. She is a founder and partner of Ummi Bashir and Company Advocate from 2019 to date. The nominee is pursuing a PhD in International Relations and Foreign Policy from United States International University - Africa (USIU). She holds a Master of Arts in Armed Conflicts and Peace Studies and Bachelor of Laws Degree and Sharia . She is a member of Law Society of Kenya and a Chief Executive Officer of Women Alliance where she champions women’s rights. When we interacted with Ummi, we realised that she has a lot of knowledge on culture and she has many good ideas on how we can cultivate them and keep our good heritage. The Committee conducted approvals hearings for the nominees on Wednesday, 30th November 2022. In conducting the vetting exercise, the Committee was guided by, among other documents, the Constitution, Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act and the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informationpurposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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