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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mugambi Rindikir",
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    "content": "i (Buuri, UDA): Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Report of the Committee. The CEO of the EACC will fight corruption that is perpetuated by Kenyans of all origins. Let us not look at Mr Abdi as being from a certain region. We should not make the mistake of profiling people from certain areas. Let us look at Mr Abdi as a Kenyan who deserves to serve this country. I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that Mr Abdi has distinguished himself academically. I want to thank him because he has served as a constable and a cadet all the way up to the position of senior superintendent. He possesses a Master's Degree in Law. He has attended various leadership programmes in the world hosted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Israel, just to name a few. He has brought out the image of what a real CEO of an institution like the EACC should be like. I rise to support him because we are all fighting corruption. I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that Mr Abdi has the experience. He has grown within the EACC and understands its operations. I did not come across any objections to his appointment when the vetting process was ongoing, stating that he was not qualified, had no experience, or would not succeed. I urge other Members to look at his appointment objectively. I saw Mr Abdi defending the position of the EACC. From an institutional point of view, we can trust him. Corruption has really messed up our country. Mr Abdi knows the loopholes. I looked at the Report and saw that the Committee asked him many serious questions, particularly about areas he identified as key corruption loopholes in this country. I noticed that he came up with very serious strategies for fighting corruption. I urge the Members to facilitate, fast-track and approve Mr Abdi because a lot of work needs to be done at the EACC. There has always been conflict between the DPP and the EACC. From what I have read in this Report, the nominee will work out a structure and relationship to reduce the conflict. Some time back, there was a conflict between the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the DPP. We do not want conflicts. The EACC is an independent commission. We trust it to fight corruption. Somebody shouted and said we are giving that position to people from one region. I totally disagree with that statement, although it was not on record. We will not go in that direction. We want to give Kenya the best people. I believe Mr Abdi has the ability. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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