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    "id": 595869,
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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": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I do not know if someone stole my card. Thank you for giving me this chance to contribute on this very important Motion and also thank you for that caution because we are discussing a Motion that touches on somebody’s health and who is not here to talk about themselves. So, that caution is very important. I reject this Report in totality because this officer has served, he is unwell but he is recovering. I just want to ask our Committee to put themselves in his shoes. If you are old, sick but recovering, is this the kind of treatment you would want meted to you? This is an officer who has served properly. I agree with the views expressed by Hon. Zakayo Cheruyoit. Maj. (Rtd.) Muiu deserves fairer treatment than being asked to resign. The fact that he has shown tremendous improvement, he should be given a chance to serve without being asked to resign. Article 244 of the Constitution enshrines human rights, basic freedoms and the operations of the National Police Service Commission. I want Maj. (Rtd.) Muiu to be accorded his right to serve. It is also un-African when someone has given good service and gets something that he has no control over like disease, he cannot benefit from the fruits of appointment or employment because of the physical health or old age. It is un-African to talk about discriminating a sick person. We pray that Major (Rtd.) Muiu gets better. The Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and other officials in the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) have stopped Major (Rtd.) Muiu’s salary. They have even written letters seeking to know his medical condition without his consent or the consent of his family, which is unethical, un-African and a shame. The Committee, in its wisdom, led by Hon. Asman Kamama, should reconsider that Major (Rtd.) Muiu should be given a chance to serve instead of looking for other avenues to send him home. Article 249 of the Constitution sets out the objects and functions of constitutional commissions, including promotion of constitutionalism, promotion of observance of democratic principles and values, and protecting the sovereignty of the people. It is good to give Major (Rtd.) Muiu a chance to even present his views and wishes because he has offered his service to the nation. Surprisingly, the Vice-Chair of the Commission has not been replaced. I can see a trend which is very painful. We have seen Kamba people being hounded out of office. Madam Grace Kaindi served in the National Police Service with all her dedication and then the issue of retirement was raised yet there was a contract. She went to court. If you look at all the dismissal cases today, it would seem like the Jubilee Administration is after the Kamba. If it is not Kaindi, it is Major (Rtd.) Muiu or Prof. Mbithi, whom they want to sack from the 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."
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