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    "id": 491853,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/491853/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Madzayo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stewart Mwachiru Shadrack Madzayo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation. The Statement relates to the disqualification of Mr. Boniface Mbeja from the recent recruitment for a Chief Mechanical Engineer at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Following the interview process, Mr. Benjamin Mbeja emerged the top most qualified candidate. Consequently, three candidates were recommended to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure for consideration for recruitment. However, the Cabinet Secretary appointed a candidate from his ethnic community whose age borders that of retirement. This person was less qualified than Mr. Boniface Mbeja. In this Statement, I would like the Chairperson to do the following:- (1) to explain the criterion used to identify the candidate for the position. (2) He should also state the reason for not appointing Mr. Boniface Mbeja for the position of Chief Mechanical Engineer noting that he emerged as the most qualified. Furthermore, he is young and can contribute more effectively and efficiently at the Ministry and in Kenya at large. (3) Is the appointment not an abuse of power and office? (4) The Cabinet Secretary should submit reports of the entire recruitment process, including short listing, interview scores and final report on the interviews and conclusion to the process. (5) What measures will the Cabinet Secretary take to compensate Mr. Boniface Mbeja and can the decision be reversed? Thank you."
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