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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) R. K. Nyamai",
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        "legal_name": "Rachael Kaki Nyamai",
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    "content": "theTable of the House on Wednesday 16th December, 2015, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution, approves the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Muraguri as the Principal Secretary, State Department of Health. Hon. Speaker, the Departmental Committee on Health interviewed Dr. Nicholas Muraguri who appeared before us on Friday, 11th December, 2015. He was orally interviewed by the Committee. In the process of seeking questions from him, the Committee examined him on various areas. We started with his academic qualification, employment record, professional affiliation and his potential conflict of interest with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. We also looked at his knowledge on the subject matter, overall suitability for the position, integrity and vision for leadership in this kind of position which is highly demanding. We also considered his vision for leadership and expectations and key priorities, if he gets the position. In terms of academic qualification, Dr. Muraguri is highly qualified. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Health from Gate University in Belgium. He was also pursuing a Masters in Development Studies from Mount Kenya University. He holds a Global Executive Masters of Business Administration. He got First Class Honours from the United States International University (USIU), Colombia Business School. He also holds a Masters degree in Public Health which he got a First Class Honours from the University of Pretoria. He also holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi, among other professional qualifications. We, therefore, found Dr. Muraguri to be highly qualified academically for this position. In terms of experience, he has worked as a medical officer at various cadres, including the district and provincial level. This means that he fully understands what is required at the national health level and also at the counties. He served as a Director at the Division of Health Promotion in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation from 2004 to 2008. He also served as a Director of National AIDS and STIs Control, a programme at the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation for three years that is from 2012 to 2014. He was the Executive Director for Joint United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). He has been holding the position as the Director of Medical Services in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. He has served as a Technical Adviser and Member of the Technical Steering Committee for Ministerial Initiative for Women Ministers of Health, which shows that he supports women. He is also an adviser in the health promotion to the World Health Organisation (WHO). He also holds various awards of excellence such as the Order of Grant Warrior (OGW) for the distinguished service in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. He holds a Minister of Health Merit Award for the Best Programme Manager. This shows that he has been working hard even before he got nominated to this position."
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