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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Looking at the qualifications of Hon. Ben Chumo, he has what it takes to be the Chair of the SRC. In terms of academic qualifications, Hon. Dr. Ben Chumo has a PhD in human resource management. The work of the SRC needs somebody with qualifications in human resource management. I have no doubt that this would have been the best Chair as far as the SRC is concerned. The Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act has highlighted critical issues that we must look at when it comes to vetting. It is this House to decide whether Chumo will get the job or not; not even the Committee. This House has veto powers. Hon. Limo, who is the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance and Planning, has done a good job. Hon. Chumo comes from Uasin Gishu County which neighbours Trans-Nzoia which is my county. Hon. Limo does not come from that county. He comes from Kericho County. We must set the record straight. The Leader of the Majority Party had indicated that Hon. Limo comes from the same county as Dr. Chumo. Dr. Chumo is my friend. He is somebody I have known in the profession. One time, I had an issue as far as electricity is concerned. To my surprise, he acted immediately and the issue was rectified. In terms of operations and work, he is very effective. Unfortunately, if you look at the criteria, you will find that it is a delicate balance that we must know how to manage. In terms of performance qualifications, he has what it takes. But when it comes to matters of integrity, we take an about turn. Article 50(2) of the Constitution talks about the principle of innocent until proven guilty. Sometimes back on the Floor of this House, the name of Hon. Mututho, the then Chair of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) came here for vetting. The Committee had rejected his nomination. This Plenary reversed the decision and John Mututho was given the job. Hon. Speaker, I was on the Committee on Appointments The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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