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    "id": 1472815,
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    "speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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    "content": "The Committee made several observations. Until his nomination, the nominee was Acting Inspector-General of Police. He had served this Republic in the service for a record 39 years. He started working as a constable in 1985 and rose through the ranks to the position of Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) before he was made the Acting Inspector-General. From being a police constable, the nominee worked almost in every part of this country, including the remotest part and more importantly, the North Rift and North Eastern areas, which are considered the most insecure in this country. On the issue of academic qualifications, which is a requirement of the law, the nominee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance Option, from Indore University awarded in 2014 and a Diploma in Business Management acquired in 2009. It is important to note the issue of the degree because it is one that some Members raised. The nominee’s degree from Indore University was validated and authenticated by the Commission for University Education (CUE), following a request by the nominee to the Commission. The same letter is in the Report and signed by one Gilbert Opanga. During his tenure in the police service, the nominee led critical security operations, notably the swift coordination and response during the Dusit Hotel terrorist attack in 2009. We all remember that sad day. The nominee was the person coordinating the very successful operation. Besides that, the nominee led several operations including Operation Fagia Msitu in Boni Forest in Lamu County, which tremendously reduced terrorist activities in the region. The kind of tranquillity and peace we have in that region, to a big extent, is attributed to the efforts of the nominee before this House today. The nominee holds several awards in recognition of his outstanding and distinguished service to this nation in various capacities and responsibilities. I had earlier mentioned that he has worked virtually in every corner of this country. He is a man who knows every corner of this country like the palm of his hand. While serving as the Acting Inspector-General of the Police Service, the nominee demonstrated strong leadership abilities and managerial skills. When we were doing the Supplementary Estimates, because he was acting then, we saw in him a man who is a team player, which is a critical leadership skill for a person in that position. During the approval hearings, the nominee was able, to the satisfaction of the Committee, to exhibit knowledge in matters relating to security, law, management and leadership. All those are qualities that are necessary to administer and manage the command of the National Police Service, as a disciplined service prescribed under Section 11 of the National Police Service Act. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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