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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Muite",
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        "legal_name": "Paul Kibugi Muite",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, after receiving applications from the people, we appointed a sub-committee which did the shortlisting after going through all the curriculum vitae (CVs). We then took into account regional diversity of this country. When you go through those nine commissioners, they represent each province. This is the sort of thing we want to see even with the ECK. We want to expand that so that even for the Commissioner of Police, let the President bring a name here, we go through the CV and see the experience. When we reject it, he can bring another name. If we do it that way, we will get it right and we will be helping this nation. I thank the hon. Members who supported this Committee. I assure the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs that the Committee operated in a very transparent way. I appeal, through you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, because we are now being accused, as a Committee, because we rejected the nominee of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to the Advisory Board purely on the basis of her qualification and track record. The decision of the Committee was unanimous. The FIDA was asked to bring people with more relevant experience. They submitted two names. However, I do not know why the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has not brought those names here and to the Committee for vetting. This thing should be done with speed. I want to assure the Minister, through you, that we want to work and co-operate with the Ministry. However, we are a Committee of this House. Our primary duty is to this House and to the Kenyan people. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to support."
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