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    "id": 714100,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) S.W. Chege",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Sabina Wanjiru Chege",
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    "content": "THAT, the following new clauses be inserted immediately after clause 11— Amendment of 11A. Section 36 of the principal Act is amended — section 36 of No. 42 of 2012 (a) in subsection (1) by inserting the words “in such a manner as may be prescribed in guidelines issued by the Cabinet Secretary” immediately after the word “process” in paragraph (d); (b) by inserting the following new subsections immediately after section (2)— “(3) In making appointments under this section the appointing authority shall have regard to the objectives of the development of university education, ensuring that there are balanced competencies, gender equity, and the inclusion of stakeholders, persons with disabilities, the marginalized and other minority groups” “(4) The provisions of section (8) relating to the vacancy of office of the chairperson and members of the Commission shall apply with necessary modifications to the chairperson and members appointed under subsection (1) (a) and (d)” “(5) The members of the Council appointed under section 36(1) shall at their first meeting after appointment determine by lot which two of their number shall vacate office after a period of three and four years respectively to ensure continuity in the activities of the Council” “(6) The provisions of the First Schedule shall apply with necessary modifications, to the conduct of the business and affairs of the Council” Amendment of 11B. Section 38 of the principal Act is amended in subsection (5) section 38 of No. 42 of 2012. by inserting the words “for a period not exceeding three months” immediately after the word “Council”. Hon. Temporary Chairlady, we are seeking to provide for alignment in matters to do with appointment of members of the Council of Public Universities, filling up of vacancies in the Office of the Chairperson as well as conduct of the affairs of the council and legal requirements."
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