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    "id": 964779,
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    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Chris Wamalwa",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "also did not attend. During President Kibaki’s time, he used to emphasise the importance of attending Parliament. He used to tell his Cabinet Ministers that they should prioritise the work of Parliament. The reason we think of moving towards having Ministers in this House is because of such issues. There are many Cabinet Secretaries who, when they are summoned, do not want to show up. That is why we are supporting the BBI. We want to refine it further so that Members of the Cabinet can come from the membership of this House. I know there is mixed reaction because they have talked of technocrats. Let those technocrats be nominated MPs. That is if they do not want to go for non-elective seats. We have people who have the capacity and capability to be cabinet secretaries. We have my friend, Hon. Baya, who has been yearning. He has been a county secretary. He can be a very good Cabinet Secretary. Hon. Millie Odhiambo can also make a very good Cabinet Secretary. So, we are calling upon Kenyans to support the BBI. We want Cabinet Secretaries to come from this House so that issues of accountability and appearing before committees can be achieved without delay. We missed you. We missed you because you play a critical role. Of course, some of the proposals will come to this House. However, it is unfortunate that MPs were not recognised when we were there. Next time we have such functions, it is important to note that there is no other authority which has legislative authority other than Parliament. So, whatever they were discussing will end up here. It is Parliament that is going to decide. So, it is important we talk about recognition. I have seen women looking for slots. However, this is not for women to share slots. The slots are for equitable distribution amongst Kenyans of all genders - the youth or whatever the case may be. I do not want to talk much but to just support the Report and request Hon. Members to support this Motion because it is straightforward. We do not want to have much ado so that we can move to other business. With those remarks, I support."
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