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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Katoo",
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        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
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    "content": "(i) inserting the following words after the figure 2013, “Subject to deletion of recommendation under paragraph 5.0 on page 15 of the Report”. (ii) by deleting the word “reject” and replacing it with the words “approves”. The reason why I am moving this amendment is because of what the Committee has recommended; when you read the whole report, one of the Committee’s recommendations and observations is that Mr. Mututho has extensive experience in public service and possesses the requisite qualifications for appointment as Chairman of the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). He displays the following qualities; passion, commitment, determination and zeal to deal with issues of alcohol and drug abuse. You remember that Parliament one time rejected the nomination of one Kenyan for only one reason, that he had no passion. If he was rejected because of lack of passion, that was the time we were talking about what was called “passionmeter”. Now, why do we reject the one who has passion? If you continue on the other page it says the only reason why they are rejecting this nomination is because of a court case. The case has taken too long to conclude and needs to be finalized, but this is not of great interest. It is the Committee’s view that Mr. Mututho is the best suited for the NACADA job. They continue saying, “We recommend to the appointing authority that he resubmits his name for reappointment once he has been cleared by the court”. I also want to bring to the attention of the House the contents of Article 50 of the Constitution. It deals with the issue of fair hearing. Article 50 (2) states as follows:- “Every accused person has the right to a fair trial, which includes the right –"
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