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    "id": 1477946,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Omogeni",
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        "legal_name": "Erick Okong'o Mogeni",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we have had a very interesting afternoon from the diverse comments that we have heard from Senators who have spoken on this matter. I am speaking as somebody who has personally gone through an experience of what it means to be profiled when seeking public office. I heard Sen. Osotsi give a chronology that when Kenyans were given an opportunity to apply for these positions, the first list was rejected because there could have been a candidate that the Government had in mind. Around 2011, I applied to be the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and our names were sent to the panel that was meant to interview us. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when the panel sat, they made a conclusion that probably if they left the names to go as they were, the strongest candidate would most likely be Sen. Omogeni. The Government suo moto cancelled the advert and looked for a particular candidate. They put a second advert and that candidate that the Government had in mind made it to the shortlist of three names that went to the President. Even though I was number one in the interview, the Government was so determined that my name was overlooked and the person who was number two was given that chance, and I was left out. Senator of Embu, when we hear issues being raised about other Kenyans who have been denied an opportunity, it touches me on a personal level. I know how one feels to come out expecting fairness from the appointment process, but you are left out because you do not have the right connections. 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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