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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kimaru",
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        "legal_name": "Anthony Mutahi Kimaru",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I stand to support this Motion on the appointment of six prominent Kenyans, some of whom I have had the opportunity to interact with, and some like Mwangi Kiunjuri whom I have known for a long time. From the list of those who have been appointed, we can see that all of them have a lot of experience. They have the requisite education background and experience both in business and public service and others in private practice. Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri has been my Member of Parliament (MP) for over 15 years. He has been elected back for three consecutive times. He also vied for governor and ran very well. Would he have been in the right party, I am sure he would have been the governor for Laikipia today. But he chose to ride on the wrong horse. For that reason, he did not manage. Hon. Kiunjuri is experienced both in public service and also in business. I am sure he will bring that experience on board as the Minister for Devolution and Planning. I know Mr. Kiunjuri since the days we were at the university. We were together in the Laikipia University Students Association, where he led us as the chairman and gave very able leadership. In terms of managing the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF), I can say he passes with masters. He will bring on board the management he had in the CDF. On the issues of incitement, we all know Mwangi Kiunjuri was quite prominent in the fight for the second liberation. Even the case that was in court about Kiunjuri was about the second liberation; while fighting for democratic space in the Opposition. That is when all sorts of accusations could be flung at you. It is at that time when he was accused and the case remained unsolved for over 15 years. It is a good thing that, that has been resolved now and it is all behind us. I am sure he will contribute greatly in running that very important Ministry in the Government. When we talk of Hon. Dan Kazungu, I have worked with him in this Parliament and I have no doubt whatsoever that he will work very well in that Ministry. One thing that comes to mind is the kind of shenanigans that some people will engage in. Some of the accusations that are being thrown at these nominees are not justified. It begs the question why somebody would wait until you are appointed to a position and then come up with all manner of accusations. When the President was appointing these particular CSs, I would like to thank him for looking at both sides of the divide and at all corners of Kenya. He even went to the Opposition, CORD, and picked two very able people from that side. Hon. Dan Kazungu is one such person. He is also my friend. We can be sure that even the differences that seem to be there in the country are only practised for political reasons. When we come here as leaders, we are one. Even our President recognises that citizens from any part of this country can contribute very ably towards making this country a better place by running ministries and doing so very ably. 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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