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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As I reply to this Motion, I want to support the sentiments and accolades that the hon. Senators have given as they contributed to this Motion with regard to hon. Johnson Muthama. This nominee whom we had a session with earlier in the morning is indeed a national leader. He is experienced and has done over 30 years in leadership in the National Assembly, the Senate and other leadership positions in this country. Therefore, he fits the bill to serve as a Commissioner in the PSC. The Senators who spoke before me confirmed that hon. Muthama steered the ruling party; that is, the UDA, to win the 2022 elections until he resigned just the other day, in order to facilitate his appointment as a Commissioner in the PSC to serve the people of Kenya and Members of this House in that capacity as a non-member of Parliament. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in his steering the party to success, hon. Muthama managed pre- election and post-election coalitions. He depicted the character of a leader who has no borders. Looking at hon. Muthama’s CV, which was shared with the Committee and Kenyans, you will note that he qualifies to be an excellent Member of the PSC. Having been in this House, he came out to be an experienced leader who understands the challenges that the PSC has had with the two Houses. We are aware that the National Assembly and the Senate have had various challenges, which we spoke about in our session with the nominee. He showed the capability of a committed leader, Member and Commissioner, who will serve the interests of this House without blemish. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having been a Member of this House, I also know that he understands and will steer the interests of not only the public that he serves, but also the Senate. My colleagues have talked about the Parliamentary Service Act. This same Act requires us to vet or subject a nominee to a process of approval, yet the same Act was not passed in this House, as required by Article 110 of the Constitution. For the benefit of hon. Senators, the Court of Appeal, in its finding at paragraph 178 of the Judgment declared that the Parliamentary Service Act ought to have passed through the Senate because it affects the operations and mandate of both Houses. I believe that with the experience of hon. Johnson Muthama in this House and in other leadership positions, he will steer the interests of this House and ensure the mandate as provided for under the Constitution is served within the four tenets of the Constitution. Mr. Speaker, Sir, hon. Members have confirmed the qualifications and experience of the nominee and as a Committee. I would like to confirm and thank the Members for their efforts, commitment and the purpose they put into the process, which we undertook, leading to the presentation of this report. This Motion is seeking the approval of hon. Johnson Muthama to serve as a Commissioner of the PSC. We believe and expect that he will serve the people of Kenya with utmost good faith, commitment and integrity. I request the House to pass this Motion in unison, so as to ensure that the PSC is fully constituted. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply."
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