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    "id": 411036,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ababu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 108,
        "legal_name": "Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, Sir, it is perfectly in order for an hon. Member to seek the debate on any matter to be adjourned. It is, indeed, within the rules of the House. However, I hope that this adjournment is not motivated merely because we want to use an opportunity or the extra time as an opportunity to deliberately stand in the way of a proposal to a particular position. I want to plead with this House that we have had countless opportunities to vet names, debate and approve names or reject names for whatever reasons. Many times, we have had issues with some names proposed here; a whole Cabinet Secretary was saved on the Floor of this House after it was demonstrated that having her approved and given the opportunity to serve this country was in good faith. It was in line with the affirmative measures promoting the fair gender and also reaching out to sections of society that have not ordinarily had opportunity to serve this country. I want to plead with this House that we have put this matter in the freezer for inordinately long time. It is not the second time that this matter is coming to this House. In the wisdom of those who have looked at the applicants for this position, I am reliably informed that over 300 Kenyans of eminent qualifications applied for this position. These two Kenyans, hon. Ibrahim Ali and Madam Jeniffer Nafula Barassa went through a very rigorous process of evaluation and vetting before these names came here. I can appreciate if this lady has perhaps conducted herself in a manner that has not pleased Members in one way or other, but the yardstick that must be applied in determining her suitability for this position is whether she is qualified and whether she can perform her duties. I want to plead with the Members, let us apply the reasonable standards we applied to Madam Kandie, when we approved her on the Floor of this House, when we acted in good faith and said that in the best interest of many factors, we give her the opportunity. Today, Madam Kandie, despite reservations that Members had in this House, is now serving this country impeccably well. I want to plead with the House to offer Madam Jeniffer Barassa the opportunity. In fact, after you have approved her name, invite her to a Kamkunji, hon. Members and express your misgivings and concerns to her, so that she can serve you better. No man, no woman is an angel. I want to plead that we should not adjourn debate. We should proceed and conclude this debate and approve these names. I oppose this Motion."
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