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    "id": 1222733,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kibwezi East, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Jessica Mbalu",
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    "content": "subject matter. We tried to persuade that she be given time to put things in place. Being a woman is not easy. Maybe she had issues concerning, say, cooking for the babies and serving the family. However, being a woman does not mean you do not take your work seriously. Mr. John Kioli Kalua did very well in the presentation of papers, as the Chairperson has said. He seemed knowledgeable. He demonstrated in the interview that he understands climate change and how it is affecting Kenya and the continent. One lady who also did very well and I was happy with, is Ms. Emily Mwende Waita. She really demonstrated her expertise through the experiences she related to us. Her communication was good and she answered our questions well. We were all satisfied. In conclusion, it was unanimously agreed by all Members of the Joint Committee chaired by both Chairpersons—the National Assembly and the Senate—that we approve the three nominees. We agreed that either we are given another member to replace Umrah or, maybe, we allow her more time. That is not a recommendation; it is my feeling now. Since we are working on the two-thirds gender principle, maybe, we should allow Ms. Umrah Omar to come back for the interview. I request that because I know the Chairperson is here. I know the appointing bodies needed four nominees. The other one to be appointed should be a lady. On the work needed in the Climate Change Council, it is going to give us a lot of answers to our questions. In fact, one of the questions is how we are prepared as a country to mitigate adverse effects of climate change. So, these four council members are very important. The necessary qualifications were required of them. Being a lady, I want to be on record that it was unanimously agreed by all Members that the three nominees—Emily Mwende Waita, Mr. John Kioli, and Prof. George Odera—be approved, and Ms. Umra Omar not be approved. I feel for her. I urge women to take matters very seriously when called to meetings."
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