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    "id": 1230295,
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    "speaker_name": "Marakwet East, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kangogo Bowen",
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    "content": "The nominee appeared before the Committee on Friday, 31st March 2023 for vetting. The Committee examined his suitability based on the criteria set out under Section 7 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act and Section 201(1)(a) of the Kenya Fish and Development Authority Act. In addition, the Committee examined his academic credentials, the relevant experience, the knowledge of sector issues, and the leadership and integrity of the nominee. During the approval hearings, the Committee also played the jury card on the procedure used to arrive at the nominee, any constitutional or statutory requirements relating to the office in question, and the suitability of the nominee for the appointment proposed. This was concerning whether the nominee’s abilities, experience and qualities meet the needs of the chairperson for Fish Marketing Authority. In this regard, the Committee observed the following: (a) The nominee is a Kenyan citizen born on 28th December 1966. (b) The nominee went to school and he holds a Master’s degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce (accounting option) from the University of Nairobi. (c) The nominee has over 20 years of work experience in the public service after working in the following institutions: (i) Member of Board of Directors of the Agricultural Development Corporation between 2018 and 2020. (ii) Advisor to the Governor of Nairobi in 2016. (iii) Member of Parliament for Rangwe Constituency from 2008 to 2013. (iv) Accountant in the Ministry of Local Governments between 1999 and 2007. (v) Accountant in Lonrho Motors Limited between 1996 and 1997. (vi) Accountant in Office of the President between 1992 and 1997 (d) In accordance with Article 78(1) and (2) of our Constitution, the nominee is eligible for appointment as a state officer since he is a Kenyan citizen born on 28th December 1966 in Homabay County and does not hold dual citizenship. (e) The nominee meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of our Constitution on leadership and integrity, having obtained the clearance from EACC, KRA, DCI, ORPP and HELB. (f) The nominee has never been dismissed from office under Article 75(1) of our Constitution on conflict of interest, and under Articles 76, 77 and 78. (g) The nominee demonstrated knowledge of typical administrative and technical issues touching on the office of the chairperson, has the requisite abilities and qualifications and experience to serve as the Chairperson for Kenya Fish and Marketing Authority. (h) There was no memoranda received contesting his nomination and suitability for his appointment. After considering the suitability, capacity and integrity of the nominee, and pursuant to Section 8(2) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act No.33 of 2011, the Committee recommends that the National Assembly approves the nomination of Hon. Martin Otieno Ogindo for appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya Fish Marketing Authority. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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