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    "speaker_name": "Baringo North, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. William Cheptumo",
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        "legal_name": "William Cheptumo Kipkiror",
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    "content": "noted that the nominees were drawn from three different regions and belong to different ethnic groups. Again, on that basis, we realised that that requirement is fulfilled. Out of the three nominees, two are ladies and one is male. That requirement too is fulfilled. On the issue of the youth, if we were to apply the principle of ensuring consideration of all the categories of PWD and youth, then they would not all be fulfilled because we are talking about three members. If we were to have the fourth one being a youth, we would still not comply with the law. On that ground, the committee observed that whereas the categories to be considered for appointment are more, the situation therefore limits the ability to cater for all the categories. Critically important also is leadership and integrity. Again, I do not want to quote the Articles of the Constitution because they are very clear, but let me inform this House that the committee noted that all the nominees met the leadership and integrity requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution and other relevant laws. Relevant clearance letters from the institutions I mentioned earlier are attached to the report. Finally, is the requirement of qualification under the CAJ Act. These members appeared before the committee, as I said, on 18th July. I will be dealing with the issue of qualifications as I make observations in respect of each nominee, based on the interest of time. During the conduct of the hearings, the committee was most importantly guided by the provisions of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011 which confines examination of nominees to the following areas: academic qualifications, employment records, professional affiliations, potential conflict of interest, knowledge of the relevant subject, overall suitability for the position, integrity, vision and leadership and expectations and key priorities. Allow me to now go to Part V which summarises the observations of the committee in respect of each nominee. This gives you the summary on the requirements of qualifications. I will start with Hon. Florence Kajuju. The committee observed the following: (i) Her academic credentials and professional training and experience are extensive and she meets the requirements of sections 10(1) and (3) of the CAJ Act of 2011 because of the following— a. She has over 20 years’ experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; b. She holds a law degree from the University of Nairobi; c. She meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity having been cleared by DCI, KRA, RPP, HELB and EACC; d. She is not a Member of Parliament or county assembly; e. She is not a member of the governing body of a political party; f. She is not a member of a local authority; g. She is not an undischarged bankrupt; and h. She has not been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other written law. (ii) Her experience in the 11th Parliament and her tenure in various public entities will add value to the commission. This is a person that served in the 11th Parliament as the Member for Meru County. I also served with her in the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. (iii) The only memorandum contesting her nomination for appointment did not constitute a sworn statement hence it is inadmissible. 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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