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    "id": 1209743,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Omogeni",
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        "legal_name": "Erick Okong'o Mogeni",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thought doctors normally listen carefully. I am surprised that Sen. (Dr.) Khalware does not seem to be listening keenly. I said LSK was in the forefront. I have not said you were not in the forefront. I have said that history bares me witness that LSK has been in the forefront. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is not the first time LSK is participating as a panelist in picking Commissioners for IEBC. When I was the Chairperson of LSK, LSK was given slots. We picked nominees that picked the commissioners that reformed IEBC. Let us appreciate the fact that LSK is a very key professional body in this country. It has been on the forefront even defending people who have fought for human rights in this country. The best way we should recognise that role is by giving them two slots and not even one. One woman and one man, instead of parking these nominees with the Public Service Commission (PSC). Why do we want to park Public Service Commission (PSC) in picking panelist who are going to interview our commissioners? Mr. Speaker, Sir, the best way to approach this matter is to allow non-partisan, professional bodies, civil society--- In fact, during that time when LSK was given slots, we had the Association of Professional Societies of East Africa (APSEA) sending a nominee. The Kenya Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (KACAB) sent a nominee. I hope Sen. Kinyua is listening. The LSK is not an animal that we need to demonise. When the “system” will come for you, as it will at some stage, you will run to LSK to defend you. So, you should be acknowledging the good work and contribution that LSK has made to this country. I persuade my colleague Senators that please, this is a law you are making for posterity. This law will not just serve the commissioners that are being picked now, but it is for posterity. I appeal to you, please, do not remove LSK from the Selection Panel. In fact, as I have urged, we should have two representatives instead of one. I am happy that even Sen. Mungatana, MGH, is in support of this preposition. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you are also a lawyer, and you know when we fight for the expansion of democracy as LSK, we are applauded. However, when we are being given just a small slot to be panelists, we are being demonized."
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