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    "content": "commenced, it is now over one year down the road. There were a number of issues that arose in the process of conducting this vetting. One particular issue is one that the Committee wished to bring to the information of this House. At some point in the process of dealing with this matter, the Committee had made an attempt to vary the nomination process outlined above. This resulted from concerns that had been expressed by certain members that both Mr. Simani and Mr. Odera traced their roots to one half of the country and seemed to be of similar philosophical persuasion. Further because Rev. Jessie Mutura was not an attorney and did not possess post- graduate qualifications, it was at some stage resolved that the Chief Justice be requested to provide two new nominees to replace Mr. Odera and Rev. Jessie Mutura. This was, indeed, done. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I must stress that this is a matter that we are bringing to the House for information, in the interest of openness, transparency and accountability in the manner in which this Committee conducts its business. However, following further deliberations within the Committee that found the initial concerns unmeritorious, and with the subsequent guidance of the House Legal Counsel, that indicated that the said earlier resolution was unprocedural, the Committee at its meeting held on 16th September, 2010, rescinded its earlier decision and resolved to table a report based on the list tabled in the House on 1st September, 2010. This resolution of the Committee, I must stress was unanimous. Therefore, the recommendations as contained in this Report made by the Committee are unanimous recommendations by the Committee and I take this opportunity to urge the House to adopt this Report and approve the nomination of Mr. Simani, Mr. Odera and Rev. Mutura, so that this Tribunal can take off. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the absence of this Tribunal has left a serious lacuna in the manner in which we have dealt with disputes arising between and within political parties and the speedy constitution of this Tribunal will enable the country to move forward and start dealing with those disputes in accordance with law. With those few remarks, I beg to move and my able deputy in the Committee, hon. Baiya will second the Motion."
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