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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Otieno",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister of State for Public Service",
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    "content": " Mr. Chairman, Sir, I think the Constitution and the specific clause stating the approval of Parliament comes after the approval clauses of the two Houses. There is absolutely nothing wrong with both Houses being allowed to process approvals of any appointment. All it means is that the National Assembly and the relevant committee will convey the approval. But, similarly, the Senate will also have its correct committee deliberating on that approval. So, you need a double approval. We do not have to be jealous on a matter like appointment of the Inspector-General, if it is Parliament, let it be Parliament. Both houses should convey their satisfaction with that particular appointment. If there is disagreement in the two approvals, there is a mechanism in the House for the two Houses to discuss a particular approval and clear the names. So, I do not see any conflict leaving it as it is. It should be with the approval of Parliament as the Constitution says and that, within the two Houses, they sit jointly. The two relevant committees can convey their different opinions and if there is a conflict, they will resolve it. So, we leave it as Parliament the way you had indicated."
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