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    "id": 1376061,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Jackson Kosgei",
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    "content": "There is a case concerning a Mr Francis Manaibei, who retired from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in 2022 at the age of 60 years. The bank did not consider a Public Service circular of 2012 or the subsequent amendment to the Public Finance Management Act. This is because in some laws, the retirement age of persons with disabilities is not recognised. It is high time this is reflected in law. As Hon. Tim has mentioned, later on, we will bring amendments. I plead with the Mover to identify this area for treatment by this particular law. This debate is about the practice of persons made to act in positions in the public offices. I think it is important to be clear on this because some officers have acted in positions perpetually without any consideration. Some of them are thrown out when new recruitment is done simply because of other considerations and yet, they have done good work in the service. Finally, I support it because our population as a country is generally that of a young nation. Over 50 per cent of our population is made up of the youth. I think the best way to do it is to find a way of absorbing them. This is one of the ways; not the only way. We must balance between what the nation needs and the experience. We should not punish or use age as a punitive alternative for us to get room for someone else. We do not have to deny one person to give to another. We need to balance between the two considerations. With that, I support the Bill."
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