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    "content": "Lopoyetum, Mr. Lerisian and Amb. Ekai are very very qualified and self made Kenyans from very humble backgrounds who deserve the positions to which they have been nominated. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I must point out that these three Kenyans have got their jobs cut out as we speak. They have no luxury of a honeymoon. We have got serious challenges in the water sub-sector. We have got serious challenges in the mining sub- sector. In fact, one of the tasks Amb. Ekai needs to embark on is to ensure that we do not have a Goldenberg recurring in this country in the Ministry of Mining. We also have serious issues in the environment sector. We have got problems in the water towers. We have got problems in the wildlife sector and, therefore, Mr. Lerisian Lesiyampe has got a lot of work to do in the coming days and months. Hon. Deputy Speaker, before I conclude, I must point out that sometimes in these committees we get challenges. One of the challenges is that if you look at Article 155(3), the President is supposed to nominate Kenyans from amongst the people who have been recommended by the Public Service Commission (PSC). There is a problem because the PSC as currently constituted – it is one of the constitutional commissions - seems to be still steeped in the old mindset. Why do I say so? There is no way we could establish how many people applied for what positions, how many were shortlisted, how many were interviewed, how many were recommended for appointment and so on and so forth. The reason for this was that the PSC decided to do its work in camera against the requirement of the Constitution, particularly Article 35 of the Constitution which talks about the right to information. This is an area that needs to be looked into that in future this PSC undertakes its authority in a manner that is transparent and verifiable so that all Kenyans can get to know what is happening behind the curtains. Hon. Deputy Speaker, without further ado, I wish to second this Motion and request fellow hon. Members to approve these nominees for appointment to the positions. Thank you."
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