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    "id": 894084,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambaa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Koinange",
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        "legal_name": "Paul Koinange",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I was doing this because the other day, we were doing vetting of the NPS Chair, and some issues were raised later on. This is why I am trying to be a bit thorough, but I am well guided as I move on. The Committee having considered the nominee’s filed questions pursuant to Section 6 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Act), CV and oral submissions during the approval hearing made the following observations on his appointment as the IG of the NPS. (i) That, in accordance with Article 78(1) and (2) of the Constitution, the nominee is a Kenyan citizen and does not hold dual citizenship. (ii) That, the academic credentials, professional training and experience of the nominee is in accordance with the provisions of Section (6)(7) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act No.33 of 2011. (iii) That, the nominee is currently serving as a Deputy Director Counter Terrorism at the National Intelligence Service (NIS) tasked with advising the Director-General on matters of counter terrorism and emerging threats both national and globally. (iv) That, the nominee demonstrated vast experience in policing, security, intelligence and investigation with 27 years of investigative and law enforcement experience. (v) That, the nominee satisfies the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. 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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