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    "id": 1590286,
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    "speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in its report on the Approval Hearing of Nominees for Appointment as Members of the National Police Service Commission, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 12th June 2025, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 246(2) and 250(2) of the Constitution and sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, Cap 7F, approves the appointment of the following nominees as Members of National Police Service Commission – 1. Ms Peris Muthoni Kimani; 2. Mr Benjamin Juma Imai; and 3. Prof. Collette A. Suda. Hon. Speaker, the nomination of the three was communicated to the Speaker of the National Assembly on 21st May 2025. Enclosed with the communication were their curriculum vitae, testimonials, and the selection panel’s report. Pursuant to Standing Order 42, on 27th May 2025, the Hon. Speaker conveyed to the House the message from His Excellency the President regarding the nomination of the three individuals. The names were subsequently referred to the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security for vetting and approval hearings. Upon conclusion, the Committee tabled its report as required. In compliance with Article 118 of the Constitution, Section 6(4) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, and Standing Order 45(3), the Clerk of the National Assembly published a notice in the print media on Thursday, 29th May 2025, informing the public of the scheduled approval hearings to be held on Monday, 9th June 2025. Further, in line with Sections 6(3) and 6(9) of the same Act, the public was invited to submit memoranda under oath on the suitability or otherwise of the nominees. The deadline for submissions was Thursday, 5th June 2025. Additionally, on 28th May 2025, the Clerk of the National Assembly issued letters to the nominees and placed a public notice in the print media confirming the date and venue of the approval hearings. Letters were also dispatched to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) seeking background checks and reference information on the nominees. The nominees appeared before the Committee on Monday, 9th June 2025. The Committee conducted the hearings in accordance with the Constitution, the National Police Service Act (Cap. 85), the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, and the Standing Orders of this House. 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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