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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Musyoka",
    "speaker_title": "The Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs",
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        "legal_name": "Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka",
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    "content": " Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion. THAT, pursuant to provisions of Section 4 of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, the following are appointed as Members of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee:- 1. Hon. Hussein Mohammed Abdikadir, MP. 2. Hon. (Prof.) Philip Kaloki, MP. 3. Hon. Martha Wangari Karua, E.G.H. MP. 4. Hon. Chirau Ali Mwakwere, E.G.H. MP. 5. Hon. (Dr.) Kilemi Mwiria, MP. 6. Hon. Charles Kilonzo, MP. 7. Hon. Beth Mugo, MP. 8. Hon. Ekwee Ethuro, MP. 9. Hon. Cecily Mbarire, MP. 10. Hon. (Dr.) Eseli Simiyu, MP. 11. Hon. Moriasi Ombui, MP. 12. Hon. Amina Abdallah, MP. 13. Hon. David M. Ngugi, MP. 14. Hon. Ababu Namwamba, MP. 15. Hon. Danson Mwazo Mwakulegwa, MP. 16. Hon. Sophia Abdi Noor, MP. 17. Hon. (Dr.) Joyce Laboso, MP. 18. Hon. Joseph Kasaine Nkaiserry, MP. 19. Hon. Charles Onyancha, MP. 20. Hon. Alfred Khangâati, MP. 21. Hon. John Mbadi, MP. 22. Hon. Elizabeth Ongoro, MP. 23. Hon. Rev. Julius Murgor, MP. 24. Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona, MP. 25. Hon. Lucas K. Chepkitony, MP. 26. Hon. Benedict Fondo Gunda, MP. 27. Hon. Rachel Shebesh, MP. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in moving this Motion, I take congnisance of the fact that there was debate on the earlier Motion which is now history, and subsequent to the Motion of Adjournment, there was a beehive of activities as political parties consulted on the new list. I think it is also important that in trying to formulate this list, the House Business Committee took a very firm position with regard to applying vigorously, the provisions of the new Constitution. We did not want to begin on the wrong foot. That is why a lot of effort has gone into ensuring that, out of 27 Members, there is gender consideration to the extent that nine out of the 27 Members are women hon. Members of this House. This is a matter that we feel very proud about because we said that we must begin by giving and setting the right mood in the country. I think it will be well with every Kenyan to take note, not just of this fact in the House, but right across all public appointments. I think we have to be serious about gender equity in the country. This is a matter that I thought I could point out as I prepare to invite hon. Orengo to second this Motion. The other thing that we have taken into account is the provisions of the Standing Orders that this has to be, unfortunately, for some of us--- Because as I move this Motion, I am aware that there are some amongst us who still feel wounded by the decision to get on with this list. I would like to urge them to rise up to the occasion and show leadership. The country has been waiting, almost with bated breath, for the last few days, to see what this House is going to do. I do not think we can afford further prevarication over this matter because the most important thing is to prepare the way to get on with the constitutional commissions that have to be expeditiously put in place. Time began running on 27th August, upon the promulgation of the new Constitution. I do not think that the country will take us kindly if we are seen to debate forever, this matter of setting up the Oversight Committee which is so eagerly awaited. That is because upon the formation of this Committee, the next thing is to make sure that we get on with the vetting of judges and the Judicial Service Commission. It is so elaborated in the Constitution, including the all important Implementation Commission. Therefore, the Standing Orders provide that political parties consult. I know the whips and I want to congratulate both of them â Mr. Midiwo and Mr. Muthama. I know that they have tried against some great difficulties in trying to harmonize the feelings and emotions of some of our hon. Members. I want to urge that since we are going to have other opportunities, those who have been left out--- As I said last week, every Member of this House is adequately prepared and qualified to serve in this Committee. This should be seen as the first lot among equals. There will be other opportunities and we will be very fair, from the point of view of the House Business Committee. We will ensure that those who are not serving as Members of this Oversight Committee will be given priority as we move ahead in the implementation of the new Constitution. Due to the calculations that have to accompany the determination as to how many slots ODM, PNU, ODM(K), NARC(K) or any other party gets, we will have to go through those great calculations. I am satisfied that this is a list that we can live with. I want to urge the House to do the necessary important thing, and that is to pass this Motion and set in place the Parliamentary Oversight Committee. That is because I know this matter of implementation of the Constitution is not just within the province of Parliament. As I said, we have a date with destiny, as the 10th Parliament. I also know that every Kenyan has a right to feel that they can relate to the new Constitutional dispensation. With those few remarks, I beg to move and to ask Mr. Orengo to, kindly, second this Motion."
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