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    "content": "For me, looking at the record which my brother, the Senator for Kakamega County, was going through, I do not find any exceptional experience that this officer is bringing into the police force or to the police service. It is not there. Look at page 16 of the Report; professional experience. He was not even a head of a section, unless at the time he was an Assistant Director, National Intelligence Service (NIS). My father was a police officer and I know as a matter of fact that, when you are serving in the police force and you have done a good job within the force, you get a decoration, a medal or a commendation. We should have seen, in this Report here, that in year one or two, this particular person was awarded some decoration or recognition so that we know why he is being appointed as opposed to other police officers who are there who merit to have this position. Mr. Speaker, Sir, even those who look after our dogs in the police force; dog handlers; when they have done exceptional service, they are given a decoration. I have seen in State House a dog handler being given a commendation by the Head of State. What has this particular individual, who is a Kenyan and must be protected under the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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