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    "id": 517415,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyenze",
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        "id": 1987,
        "legal_name": "Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)",
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    "content": "A fresh recruitment under Section 11 of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act must begin. As to where we can place Dr. Kabue, if we support the Committee’s recommendation, the President could find another place to appoint him. In fulfilling the mandate, the Committee’s recommendation considered the principles outlined in Section 7 of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act which states: “In fulfilling its mandate, the Commission shall act in accordance with the values and principles set out in the Constitution and the laws of Kenya and shall observe and respect:- (a) the diversity of the people of Kenya; (b) impartiality and gender equity; (c) all treaties and conventions which have been ratified in Kenya and in particular the fact that human rights are indivisible, interdependent, interrelated and equal importance for the dignity of all human beings; and (c) the rules of natural justice. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission had raised objections into the appointment of Dr. Kabue. That is a very serious point to consider. Even if all other bodies supported, that alone raises a red flag which the Committee did a good job to observe. Hon. Speaker, I want to be relevant so that you do not rule me out of order. When I talk about the face of Kenya and refer to the relevant part of the Constitution that states that we show diversity, I do not think I am out of order. Any appointment in this country has to comply with the laws of Kenya. Many bodies including the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission have raised objections. Considering that Dr. Kabue is disabled, it would be unfair for the Government not to consider him for an appointment elsewhere. My plea is for the Committee to recommend an alternative place for Dr. Kabue, so that the disabled can also feel that they have not been rejected. As hon. Chepkong’a has said, Dr. Kabue is highly qualified. Many bodies have recommended his appointment. In the Committee’s wisdom, there could be a rider or a recommendation that an alternative be sought. With those few remarks, I support the Committee’s deliberation."
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