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    "id": 720567,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 47 of the Bill be amended− (a) in sub-clause (2)− (i) by inserting the word “general” immediately after the word “possesses” appearing in paragraph (v); (ii) by deleting paragraph (vi); (iii)by deleting the word “thorough” appearing in paragraph (vii) and substituting therefor the word “an”; In paragraph (i) of part (a), the amendment seeks to provide for eligibility criterion for appointment of PS, specifically the requirement for one to have general knowledge of the organization and functioning of government. A candidate for the position of PS will be required to have general knowledge of the functioning of government. I am saying so because somebody from the private sector, or the world of academia, may apply for position of PS. There should not be requirement for one to have deep knowledge in order for one to qualify for appointment to that position. If one has general knowledge of the functioning of government, that alone will help. That is the justification for that particular amendment. In paragraph (ii) of part (a) of the amendment, I am deleting paragraph (vi) of Clause 47 of the Bill, which requires a candidate for the position of PS to have thorough knowledge of the structural and legislative regulatory framework of the public service. This is because candidates with private sector background might be disadvantaged in terms of that requirement as they may not have been in a position to be familiar with the structural and regulatory framework of the public service. We do not want to limit recruitment of PSs to only people with public service background. There are Kenyans who are working in the NGO and the academia world as well as in the private sector. That condition is limiting appointment of PSs from people with public service background. It makes it look like if you have no knowledge of the structural and regulatory framework of the public service, you are knocked out from the race. I am, therefore, deleting that particular requirement. I am sure that the Chairman will agree with me. We want as many Kenyans as possible to apply for the job, as long they have the basic qualifications. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman."
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