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    "id": 1510568,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Eldas, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adan Keynan",
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        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "are human resource phrases like vertical structure and horizontal structure in organisational structures. The candidate joined investigative agencies from being a cadet police officer all the way to an insider in the EACC. Today, he is the acting CEO. It is a remarkable journey. I thank the appointing authority and the panel that interviewed him for picking an insider. I hope that will translate into action. On the face of it, the Kenyan society has been complaining. We, as leaders, need to appreciate the changing dynamics of the Kenyan face. Today, the social media effect is real to our governance platform. To anybody who wants to take the Kenyan community for a ride, we are not living in the past. The Kenyan society has changed. We must be part of changing realities. What are the changing realities? We have a highly well-informed society. As leadership, we must take that into account. We will be changed by force if we do not change. What are those changes? Everything that we used to hide under the carpets is now in public domain. Therefore, what is our responsibility as leadership? It is to make sure we align our thinking, behavioural activities and mandate with the changing realities of the people of Kenya. I hope and pray that all of you will approve Mr Abdi because he has the competence. He has been an insider and meets professional qualifications. He has met every aspect of legal requirements. Having seen and reflected on the socio-economic and political dynamics of the Kenyan society, we need a neutral organisation that deals with corruption on its own platform. Not one that instigates politicians or any other person. That is why I am happy that there are categories of leadership I describe as test-tube leaders. Such are manufactured in boardrooms but, this is a self-made technocrat. It means he sits on issues objectively, realistically, constitutionally and statutorily. Such issues will get the best consideration. What is the best consideration? Objectivity, professionalism and a legal mind that applies the law without fear, favour, any consideration or bias. I urge the House to wholeheartedly support this so that Mr Abdi takes that organisation to the next level. What is the next level? It is a level where every Kenyan is subject to the direction of our constitutional requirement. It is where every Kenyan will get fair and objective treatment as dictated by the Constitution. With that, I support the approval of Mr Abdi Ahmed for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). I support the Report of the Committee and thank them for doing a good job within a very short time. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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