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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Munya",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for East African Community",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Konzolo Munyao",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me also add my voice to what other hon. Members have said; that the rules that were established in establishing this Commission were intended to prevent anybody, irrespective of what office one holds, from circumventing justice and preventing qualified Kenyans from occupying offices they deserve to occupy. The accusations that are being raised against Lydia Nzomo have never been proven. She was never asked questions relating to them when she was interviewed. So, these were afterthoughts that were brought in to make sure that she was kept aside, so that other people who were favoured by whoever could be given the position. It is the responsibility of this House to make sure that there is fair play in appointments, so that the most qualified Kenyans can be given positions. When we see that rules are not being followed and situations are being manipulated so that particular individuals are rejected, this House comes in to make sure that justice is done. I am happy with what the House has done, especially given the history that this particular lady has gone through. She served in the TSC for many years, but she was, again, bypassed and kept aside. When she qualified for a certain position, she was never given the opportunity. She was moved out to another position. Now, again, she was interviewed for a position she qualifies. She scored more marks than many of the interviewees, but she was bypassed again, so that other people who are less qualified could be picked. It is, therefore, important that this House sends a message to the interviewing panels and the appointing authority, so that the rules can be strictly followed. The gender rule should also be strictly followed, so that the women of this country can be treated as equal citizens. With those remarks, I beg to support."
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