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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me this chance. I rise to support. I remember the last time we were here, when the name of one Jennifer Barassa was presented, I was on the Floor of this House supporting. She had all the qualities and qualifications but, hon. Abass, who is my very good friend, came and said that her attitude was wrong and that is why her name was dropped. We agreed principally in this House that the next replacement should be somebody from the region where Jennifer Barassa comes from. I stand here today to congratulate PSC for coming up with this lady, Lonah Mumelo. So much has been said about Dr. Abdullahi and, of course, his name had already been passed. But the person whom he was nominated with did not qualify. Personally, I know Mrs. Mumelo because I went to a local village school called Friends School, Kamusinga, and she was the Principal of a neighbouring school. In those good days, I could see the kind of leadership she was offering in that school, the way she was nurturing the students and has produced great minds in this county. I have no doubt when it comes to her leadership qualities. This is a lady who believes in family values. In terms of leadership, family values are very critical. Even to us who are Christians, we really value our families. The lady Lonah Mumelo, when you look at her academic credentials, it goes without saying that being a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, tomorrow or the day after, we are going to give her the prefix of a (Dr.) and academically, Lonah Mumelo really qualifies. She has risen through the ranks after completing her university education. She was employed as a teacher and through her performance she became a deputy principal, a principal, a senior principal and chief principal. She has even been awarded a Head of State Commendation (HSC). The lady, at the moment, is among the top leaders in Shanzu Teachers College. Her qualities also qualify. When you look at Article 127 of the Constitution, the Commissioners are supposed to be there to take care of the welfare of parliamentarians, so that they can be able to do their work effectively and efficiently. One of the critical roles of parliamentarians is that of oversight as outlined in Article 95 and 96 of the Constitution. We can only oversee properly if we have people at the strategic level who are concerned The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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