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    "id": 786762,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/786762/?format=api",
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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": "Upon perusing documents of the nominee and in accordance with the requirements set out in Article 156(3) of the Constitution, read together with Article 162(2) and (3)… For the Members, this Article talks about the appointment of the Chief Justice. The Committee noted that the nominee processes a degree in Law from the University of Nairobi; he has been an advocate of the High Court; and he has over 40 years experience as a legal practitioner, 15 years of which he served as a judge of a superior court in Kenya. He served as a President of the Court of Appeal for five years and a judge for nine years. In accordance with Article 78 (1) and (2) of the Constitution, he is a Kenyan citizen born in Kiambu County and does not hold dual citizenship. Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6(9) of Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, the Committee invited members of the public to submit memoranda by way of written submission on oath through an affidavit on the suitability or otherwise of the nominee."
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