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    "content": "raised in the three memoranda were sufficiently addressed by the candidates during the approval hearing. However, informed by the concerns raised in the submissions received, the Ministry of Health ought to undertake adequate, purposive and meaningful public participation and stakeholder engagement as provided for in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution to ensure that there is balanced and adequate representation and input of the divergent views of all stakeholders in the health sector in the development of policies and guidelines. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the committees having considered the suitability, competence, experience and integrity of Dr. Patrick Omwanda Amoth, EBS, following the approval process and taking into account its observations and findings and pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, the Public Appointments Act, the Health Act, the National Assembly Standing Orders and the Senate Standing Orders, recommend that Parliament approves the nomination of Dr. Patrick Omwanda Amoth, EBS, for appointment as the Director General for Health under Section 16 of the Health Act (CAP 241.) Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the committees also wish to thank the Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Office of the Speaker of the Senate, and the Clerks of both Houses and their staff for their logistical support accorded to them during the approval hearing. In addition, the committees thank the candidate for his cooperation during the approval hearing. The committees also are grateful to the members of the public who submitted their memoranda and the media for their live coverage of the proceedings, thus enhancing accountability and transparency of the approval process. Further, the committees appreciate the DPP, the Chief Executive Officer of the EACC, the Commissioner General of the KRA, the Chief Executive Officer of the HELB, the DCI and the RPP for providing references and background checks relating to the suitability of the candidate. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you and wish to request the Nyamira Senator and Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner, Sen. Okong’o Omogeni to second."
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