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    "id": 1209917,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mandago",
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        "legal_name": "Kiplagat Jackson Mandago",
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    "content": "In any case, this House and the National Assembly still have a chance when the names will be forwarded to this House for approval. So, on the question of selection, it will only be fair if we give them a chance to participate. Secondly, if you look at political parties, the Parliamentary Service Commission, we, as politicians of the House, have been adequately represented by those who are already sitting in that panel. Why should we feel so jittery in having other Kenyans participate in a process that will not be consumed by Parliament only but will be consumed by the rest of the country? If it is possible we should expand this Committee to include Persons with Disability and the Youth. We should also expand the religious representation because the religions that we have in this country are not only the Muslims and Christians. We have Hindus, Buddhists and the traditionalists. You may notice that every time Parliament is being opened, we have a traditional prayer. Where are their views going to be heard? When are they going to sit in the committees? I therefore oppose the amendments and second that the Public Service Commission must have a nominee in that panel so that civil servants at least who represent millions of families will also be represented in that panel. I therefore, oppose the amendments."
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