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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you very much for the opportunity. I support the nomination of Hon. Chepkong’a to the Parliamentary Service Commission. Most of the time, you will find that when candidates appear before a panel, the panel knows nothing about them but sometimes the referees can be their voice. We have heard many referees here with regard to Hon. Chepkong’a and the references point out that he merits serving in the Commission. Regarding credentials, he has the papers and what it takes. Apart from the papers, because of the wealth of experience that he has, it will enable him add a lot of value to the Commission. Having been a leader before, he knows where the shoe pinches when it comes to leadership. I believe that when he will be in the Commission, he will flashback and remember the challenges that he went through as a leader. I believe that we will be our good ambassador in the Commission. Sen. Cherargei mentioned that he made a promise that he was going to work with the Senate. That can be a good promise if he wants to leave a legacy with us; that he made a promise and walked the talk. I believe he will walk the talk and ensure our issues are addressed by the PSC. Madam Temporary Speaker, Sen. Mwaura talked about the issue of nominated MPs which came out very clearly. It is difficult for them to voice themselves and be visible in the constituency. Just as Sen. Mwaura mentioned, he and I represent PWDs nationally in the 47 counties but we do not get facilitation. It is highly frustrating because our constituents want to engage and see us in all counties but it is impossible to be visible. I believe hon. Chepkong’a will address the issue of nominated MPs in a strong way so that we are facilitated. Oversight is not easy and you must have money. It is a nightmare if you do not have a kitty and especially when your constituency is so wide. For example, it is not easy for nominated women MPs to do all their activities in the whole county. I believe hon. Chepkong’a will be our voice and stand up and ensure that we will remember him for standing with us and voicing our issues. I believe he will be a boon for us in the PSC. I support this Motion."
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