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    "id": 1230764,
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    "speaker_name": "Kipkelion West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Hilary Kosgei",
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    "content": "1. The nominee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Nairobi (1979) and is pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from the University of London – Queen Mary College, which is ongoing. 2. The nominee also holds an honorary Doctorate Degree from the Kingdom University in International Community Service and Development, USA. 3. The nominee attended Kiamwangi Primary School, Nyeri; Sacred Heart Primary School in Kyeni, Embu; and Alliance Girls High School, where she sat for her ‘O’ and ‘A’ level examinations. 4. The nominee has worked in various capacities including; in 1986 to 1997 as a lecturer at the Kagumo Teachers College (Nyeri), from 1989 to 1995 as a Headmistress at Nyakiambi Girls High School in Nyandarua, from 1985 to 1988 as a Deputy Headmistress at Moi Girls High School in Kamangu, from 1984 to 1985 as a teacher at Solian Girls High School in Baringo, from 1981 to 1983 as a teacher at Starehe Boys Centre and in 1980 as a teacher at Ngara Girls High School. 5. The nominee meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on leadership and integrity, having obtained clearance from the following statutory bodies – the EACC, the KRA, the DCI, the ORPP and the HELB. 6. The nominee has not been charged in any court in the past three years. 7. The nominee does not hold office in any political party. 8. The nominee has never been dismissed from office under Article 75 of the Constitution for contravention of the provisions of Articles 75(1) on conflict of interest, Article 76 on financial probity, Article 77 on restriction on activities of State Officers and Article 78(2) on dual citizenship as a requirement of the Constitution. 9. The nominee demonstrated knowledge of topical, administrative and technical issues touching on gender equality, freedom from discrimination and the functions and operations of the National Gender and Equality Commission, and has the requisite abilities, qualifications and experience to serve as a member of the National Gender and Equality Commission. In light of the foregoing, having conducted the approval hearing for the nominee pursuant to Article 250 of the Constitution, Sections 10 and 11 of the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011, Sections 3 and 8(2) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act 33, 2011 and Standing Orders 45 and 216, the Committee recommends that the National Assembly approves the appointment of Dr. Margaret Karungaru to the position of member of the National Gender and Equality Commission. I beg to move the Motion and urge the House to adopt this Report. I request Hon. Suleka Harun to second. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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