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    "id": 1461083,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. M Kajwang’",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "As a result, I can see from this report that there is a female applicant who came from Mombasa County, who was number two; that is, Mohamed Nahida Athman, who got 71.29 per cent score, higher than Mohamed Aden Abdi, the male whom the lot has fallen on, who got 70.29 per cent. When we are debating this kind of Motion, it is important that the clerks give us the full information and the full picture. I would be very interested in seeing the Curriculum Vitae of Linet Washiali Muganda, Mohamed Nahida Athman and Mohamed Aden Abdi. Madam Temporary Speaker, the Senate has a role in constitutional commissions. This is part of it, and a very important role that we play. How I wish that our colleagues knew how important this role is, and how hard we have fought for the Senate to be involved in appointments and financing of independent commissions. The approval of the Inspector General of Police is another solemn duty that this House must undertake, because the Constitution requires Parliament collectively to make that decision. The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is another constitutional commission where our input is required. The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) is another constitutional commission where the Senate is involved. Our role is not only limited to vetting and making proposals. Our role, as per the Constitution, extends to funding. I like reading Article 249 (3) of the Constitution out because sometimes people wonder why the Senate wants to be involved in the affairs or financial matters of independent commissions. When it comes to funding, Article 249 (3) of the Constitution says---"
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