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"content": "to make sure that we had the Report ready in time. Allow me to also thank all the Members who have contributed in support and even the differing opinions to this Motion for approval of the nominees that have been proposed for approval and for the rejection of the one nominee, who I said in moving that it is not an indictment as to her ability to serve in any other capacity. I would encourage His Excellency the President, that should he find another position that Ms. Stella Soi can serve in, and since she is still an officer in the Government, he has the prerogative to allow her to serve in any other capacity. Let me also note that for the first time, we vetted the nominees throughout the weekend. It was not just throughout the weekend as is customary; I know Members are accustomed that when we are working over the weekend, we retreat to hotels. But Hon. Speaker, you will recall that we committed to the country that upon completion of the Bunge Tower, we would utilise more of the space that we have in Parliament. Hon. Speaker, allow me to thank you as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Service Commission, for leading by example in line with austerity measures that are being instituted across all the Arms of the Government. For the first time, a Committee chaired by none other than the Chairman of the Parliamentary Service Commission, who happens to be our Speaker, and one where both the leadership of the Minority and Majority sit in and, at least, another four chairmen of committees, besides the other ranking Members, sat throughout the weekend at County Hall. County Hall Mini Chamber became our home throughout the weekend. We prayed and worshipped there. On Friday, we had a room where our Muslim brothers were praying from. On Sunday, for those of us who are Christians, Hon. Speaker had his morning mass at 7.00 a.m. at the County Hall and I had mine, a 15-minute break, at 10.00 a.m. This is the new spirit that we want to set for the other arms of Government. We can have austerity measures where we all retreat and work within the precincts of Parliament and facilities in the other arms of Government. There are many Government institutions that we can take advantage of in order to save on the unnecessary expenditure that we incur. Lastly, I thank all these nominees, including the gentleman, Member for Ugunja Constituency and the Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi. Hon. John Mbadi is now destined to take over our National Treasury upon the approval by this House. These are extraordinary times that call for extraordinary men to the service of their nation. Hon. Opiyo Wandayi and Hon. John Mbadi are our colleagues here. If we approve this Motion, these two Members will join the Executive. I would like to speak to Hon. Wandayi, and Hon. John Mbadi who are here. When you get to the other side, remember this is a House that vetted you, and approved your nomination. You will not go to the Executive to serve these Members of Parliament who represent Kenyans. Please, go and serve Kenyans diligently and fairly. Ensure that the Last Mile Connectivity Programme is rolled out across the country without favour or discrimination. Know where you have come from, Hon. Wandayi. Know that there are parts of this country that have been marginalised over the years. Know it may be fashionable for the Leader of the Majority Party, because of the region I come from, to speak about one man, one vote and one shilling. However, as I speak about it, remember there are corners of this Republic where young children and even people who are my age have never seen electricity in their homes."
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