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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Limo",
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Kirui Limo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute. From the outset, I want to congratulate His Excellency the President for the appointment of the seven individuals who have fared very well in their areas and have contributed to the country’s development in different areas. One thing which we have observed here is that there are people who have done very well and we have no doubt that they are going to contribute to the development of this nation in a very good manner. However, we need to really review the rules and laws which are governing the clearance of individuals for appointment into those positions. The Constitution is very clear about giving people a chance to give their views in terms of public participation. We need to strengthen our rules so that when one is giving their views, they are under oath so that no one can maliciously give any information which they cannot substantiate. It is shameful in this country that somebody can give a contrary opinion or oppose an appointment just for the sake of it and, two days later, they withdraw. We want to see a country which is respected and, therefore, we need to review the rules so that people are not unnecessarily ashamed. There are many people who have cut their careers short because of people who are malicious. It is worrying that the people we are going to approve will leave their jobs and obligations elsewhere and, after few days, somebody will come with allegations and one is told to step aside. We also need to review the EACC Act and other regulations surrounding that area. We need to ensure that when there are allegations against somebody, they should be proven before someone is told to step aside so that we safeguard the interests of those people."
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