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    "id": 82926,
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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mbadi",
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        "legal_name": "John Mbadi Ng'ong'o",
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    "content": "I also want to mention that there was concern from a section of the society. They were asking whether it was appropriate and proper for Members of Parliament to approve these two names especially after they have been elected by their representative bodies. However, if you look at Article 252 (b), you will see that it gives Parliament the authority to approve the membership of this Commission. It gives Parliament the power to vet and approve all the members of the Commission who are listed in Article 248(2) of the Constitution. So, it is proper and appropriate for us to approve these names today. I want to mention that those who have spoken ahead of me talked about the virtues, integrity and competence of these two Kenyans. What is important to me is the procedure. I am happy with the fact that the two judges were arrived at through an election by the membership of their bodies. It is also equally important to observe that a Committee of the House has done the vetting of the two individuals and has no reservations. So, it is proper and appropriate for this House to pass these names and have the Commission running. I know that this Commission will not transact business until we have, at least, three more members to join it. That is not difficult because I am sure the Chief Justice and the Attorney-General are automatic members. The LSK will also give us a member through an election. We also have the President and the Prime Minister in consultation to appoint two additional members. That can be done as fast as possible so that this House vets them and approve the names for this Commission to move on."
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