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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Imanyara",
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        "legal_name": "Gitobu Imanyara",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, you will see that out of all those persons, it is only two who are not part of the Executive. So, although we are asking that the process be independent of the Executive, the membership of the Board comprise of over 80 percent members of the Executive. To what extent can that be said to be serving the purposes of the Constitution? The Minister ought to re-visit that proposal and ensure that representation in this Board comprise of members who are not from Government. I would suggest that we recognise religious groups in this country comprising of Protestants, Catholics and Muslims. Let us get men and women of integrity who have no personal interest in the process. Members of the Executive have personal interest in this process, and I would urge the Minister to seriously consider re-visiting these clauses. Let the composition of the Board reflect the principles set out in the Constitution. I do not see any requirement for gender balance in this Bill. So, we have left it to the discretion of the people representing it. They can put all men. There is no requirement for specific need to appoint members of the Board in accordance with principles set out in the Constitution."
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