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    "id": 1282402,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1282402/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "Forces on the nomination for appointment of Mr. Andrew Mukite Musangi to the position of Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya. The Message was transmitted to the Senate via the letter Reference No.OP/CAB/26/4A Vol.2/38, dated 3rd August, 2023 by the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service (PSC), Mr. Felix K. Kosgei, while the Senate was on recess and transmitted to Hon. Senators pursuant to Standing Order No.47(2) of the Senate Standing Orders. I shall now report the Message to the Senate. “You are most graciously notified that His Excellency Hon. William Somalia Ruto, PhD, CGH, President and Commander and Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces has on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission nominated a candidate for appointment as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya. It is noted that Section 11(2) (a) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, Cap.491 of the Laws of Kenya, settle the process of appointment of the Chairperson of the Central Bank of Kenya and it thus reads, “The Chairperson shall be appointed by the President through a transparent and competitive process and with the approval of Parliament and shall hold office for a time of four years, but shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term.” In that regard and in accordance with the procedure set out in Sections 3 and 5 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act No.33 of 2011, as read together with Sections 11(2) and 11(2)(a) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, we submit to both Houses of Parliament the Presidential nomination of Mr. Andrew Mukite Musangi for appointment as the Chairperson of the Central Bank of Kenya. To aid Parliament in its consideration and approval processes, we have the pleasure of forwarding herewith the Certificate of Presidential Nomination No.15 of 2023, together with the nominees' Curriculum Vitae and testimonials, and the report of the Public Service Commission on the recruitment of the nominee. Hon. Senators, Section 3 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act states that an appointment under the Constitution or another law for which the approval of Parliament is required shall not be made unless the appointment is approved or deemed to have been approved by Parliament in accordance with this Act. Standing Order No.47(1) of the Senate Standing Orders provides that upon receipt of notification of nomination for appointments to a public office required to be approved by the Senate under the Constitution or any other legislation, the nomination shall stand committed to the relevant Standing Committee for consideration. As was agreed and executed during previous approvals for nominations such as the position of the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, the Message from His Excellency the President, together with the Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, stands committed to the relevant Committee, in this case, the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for approval hearing. The Committee will hold the approval hearing jointly with the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade of the National Assembly, in accordance with the provisions of the Central Bank of Kenya Act and the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act and the Standing Orders of the Houses of the Parliament. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
}