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    "id": 513776,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gethenji",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2874,
        "legal_name": "James Ndungu Gethenji",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, it is only befitting that the wealth of experience and knowledge that our military personnel gain through training and experience is tapped well beyond their professional military service and brought to bear in the diplomatic affairs of this nation as diplomacy is literally the flipside of the military. Members of the disciplined forces display willingness to serve. Military personnel put their lives at risk for Kenya whenever they are in service. The same dedication is carried to work in the public service as we have observed. It is important to note that the nominee expresses willingness to relocate to Somalia subject to the approval of his appointment. On the nominee’s academic qualifications, his background in diplomacy and international studies enhanced by his appropriate knowledge of Kenyan foreign policy and diplomacy are basic requirements for any of Kenya’s diplomatic representatives. Additionally, his academic qualifications in the areas of security and human resource development will be instrumental in navigating in the situation in Somalia during his service. With regard to the nominee’s employment record and work experience, we found that the nominee had an impressive military career and has gained experience in the area of dispute resolution, which is an important ingredient of this posting. While serving in countries experiencing conflict or in transition such as Eritrea, South Sudan and Namibia he came out as a well-rounded person. Beyond his military background, he has exhibited knowledge in diplomatic and economic issues. He also showed keenness in innovation by participating in establishing and running of a mill in Uasin Gishu County and a kitchen project that would facilitate the feeding of approximately three hundred people. This endeavor aimed at bolstering Kenya’s efforts towards achieving food security. The nominee also hopes to place Kenya at the forefront of regional and international efforts to reconstruct Somalia. He is clearly alive to the fact that a prosperous Somalia will benefit Kenya in terms of resolution of the refugee concern and 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."
}