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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
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        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this chance. I have taken a bit of time to read this Report. I must say that in terms of qualification, competence and relevant experience, it is coming out clearly that the nominees are qualified. The only thing that is not coming out clearly is how their academic qualifications and competencies are aligned to the positions they have been nominated for. That is an issue which we would be raising if we were to be technical. I also bear in mind that, at this level, it is more of a strategic policy direction. So, I will give them the benefit of doubt in those areas. There are about three issues that I have reservations on. The first one, which has been already been mentioned here, is the issue of gender. I have been to class at the highest level with Kenyan women who are very qualified. I am not convinced that this country cannot produce one- third of women to fill these positions. I want to plead with the nominating authority to ensure that women in this country get these important positions. The second issue is the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC). That Commission is a let-down to this country. It is unfortunate that today they say this, tomorrow they say something else. I will understand if my mother said that she suspects that somebody is a thief, but not a commission like this one, which has the power and capacity to investigate. I want to plead with them to make sure that, in future, they provide the truth to this House about some of those suspicions. The other thing is regional balance. If you look at the history of this country, especially past governments, you will realize that senior public positions have been awarded on the basis of the population. So, there has been some kind of a proportional nomination based on the population of a particular ethnic group. This is mentioned in the Constitution and it must be a factor to consider even as you nominate. However, when you look at the Cabinet that we have 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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