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    "id": 1472816,
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    "speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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    "content": "I had mentioned that we canvassed and looked critically into the background and the record of the officer. It was very impressive to note that even after working for 39 years, that officer has never been implicated in any issues of corruption, indiscipline, or any wrongdoing. He is an officer whose level of discipline is excellent. He is a very patriotic officer. Given his experience spanning almost 40 years, we were convinced that the nominee has the requisite experience and qualifications to hold the Office of the Inspector-General, National Police Service. There are very critical issues that I want to discuss. We all know the current issues that are going on in the country and the very needed reforms in the police service which are well enumerated in the Maraga Taskforce Report. This morning, His Excellency the President launched the strategic plan to see the implementation of the police reforms that were stipulated in the Maraga Report. The Committee interrogated the nominee to determine his suitability for the said position. We were convinced that, that man is the best fit to implement and oversee the police reforms. We took the nominee through several critical issues that include insecurity in the North Rift and the Eastern part of the country and he convinced the Committee that he is best fit for the job. Having served as the General Service Unit (GSU) Commandant, he attended several trainings during his years in service. He has also been in the training colleges. More critically, we all know that one of the critical issues in the police service is public trust and corruption. The Committee was convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that Mr. Douglas Kanja would handle corruption in the police service. We were very much impressed, and to the disbelief of many, that Mr Kanja’s net worth is Ksh46 million. It was hard for Members to believe knowing how corruption is rampant in the police service where he has been serving in high ranks. That demonstrates that the nominee has the ability to handle the ghost of corruption in the police service and bring dignity to our service. Without taking much time, I want to prove to this House that the man before you today is the man that Kenyans need; he is the man that the police service needs to bring about the change that we have been looking for, for many years. He will help to stamp out corruption and take this country forward in matters of security. Based on the observations made, I recommend that this House approves the nomination of Mr. Douglas Kirocho CBC, OGW for appointment as the Inspector-General of the Kenya Police Service. I beg to move. I now request my very able Vice-Chairman, Hon. (Rtd) Colonel Dido Raso, to second this Motion. Thank you."
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