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    "id": 1470857,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheptumo",
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        "id": 13591,
        "legal_name": "Cheptumo William Kipkiror",
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    "content": "The other observation the Joint Committee made is that the nominee fulfilled the provisions of Article 78(1) and (2) of the Constitution for appointment since he is a Kenyan citizen and does not hold dual citizenship. That is a very critical point. A person serving as an Inspector-General of the National Police Service must not hold dual citizenship. It should be only one and in the country. That was also fulfilled. Another observation is that the nominee holds a degree as required by the provisions of Section 11(1) of the National Police Service Act for appointment as the Inspector-General. It is important to note that the National Police Service Act has most of the provisions of the requirements and qualifications of the nominee. We were satisfied as a Joint Committee under observation number 10(d) that he had that provision of a degree. The nominee meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity having obtained a clearance from the institutions I spoke about; that is, the EACC, KRA and all the other institutions. The Joint Committee was satisfied that indeed the nominee fulfils requirements of Chapter 6 on leadership and integrity. The nominee demonstrated knowledge of topical, administrative and technical issues relating to governance and the requisite abilities, qualifications and experience to serve. I participated in vetting the immediate former Inspector-General of National Police Service. As we all do this, this nominee promises heaven for the Kenyan people that they will be available, hands-on, and visit the ground and respond to issues. We took time as a Joint Committee to inquire from the nominee, if indeed he will be one of those people who will just come and make some public pronouncements, which immediately after appointment, they forget about. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the nominee rose from the ranks of a corporal and has served this country as a police officer for 39 years, rising through the ranks. He has served in almost every part of the country in various positions. He assured the Joint Committee and the public that he is going to ensure that he fulfils the promises he made. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will only state two mentions. There is the issue of the seven counties in the North Rift that host nine million Kenyans and which suffer from cattle rustling. I have moved a Motion which got approved and it is now being implemented by the Department concerned. The nominee promised deployment of enough National Police Reservists (NPR) and more security forces if approved by this House. He also addressed the issue of extra-judicial killings, which Kenyans feel still exists and he affirmed to the Committee that he would work on this issue. There is also the other issue of robberies occurring in our cities and welfare of the members in housing, insurance and in other areas. Mr. Speaker, Sir, because of time, I will refer Members to the Report as it contains all those issues. Based on the observations made, the Committee recommends that the House approves Mr. Douglas Kanja Kirocho, EBS, OGW, for appointment as the Inspector-General of the National Police Service. I will end there and request my brother, Sen. Mungatana, to briefly second this Motion, so that Members will have a moment to debate before we go to the other matter before the House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move. 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 and AudioServices, Senate."
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