{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=160059","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=160057","results":[{"id":1618772,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618772/?format=json","text_counter":199,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Tiaty, KANU","speaker_title":"Hon. Kassait Kamket","speaker":null,"content":" Indeed, Hon. Speaker, if you cannot say it in three minutes, then you better not say it. I thank you for this opportunity. I also thank you for the ruling you made that the vetting of these proposed nominees continues because the attempt to block Parliament on this process would not have been constitutional. The delay in the nomination of the members of the IEBC has been very costly to this country. As I speak, I feel for the people of Banissa, Kasipul, Magarini, Ugunja, Mbeere North and Malava constituencies, as well as the constituency of the former nominated Member, Hon. John Mbadi. There are also several vacancies at the ward level that have been caused by the delay in constitution of this Commission. When these commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) are approved, their hands will be full. Their first task will be to look at the delimitation of boundaries in the constituencies. In fact, as we move forward, Tiaty Constituency should be divided into three. Tiaty deserves to have three Members of Parliament. This is not because I am incapable of representing Tiaty as it currently is, but because of its size and population. The Commission also needs time to operationalise the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS), one of the major revolutionary achievements from the constitutional and the IEBC Act reforms. The KIEMS is a vital part of our election cycle. I want to remind all the lazy politicians who constantly blame the referee that votes can only be won through hard work."},{"id":1618773,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618773/?format=json","text_counter":200,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Adan Keynan."},{"id":1618774,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618774/?format=json","text_counter":201,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Eldas, JP","speaker_title":"Hon. Adan Keynan","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. From the onset, I support the approval of these seven great Kenyans. We do not have a perfect society. That is why God, the Almighty, allowed us to submit to His will, which also provides us with rules in the form of regulations and constitutions. These individuals have gone through all due processes: We have the Constitution, the Election Act, which stipulates the formation of a panel with a clearly defined mandate, the Public Appointments Act, vetting and public participation. The public has had the right to express their views. Ultimately, the concerned Committee found these seven individuals eligible for approval by this House. However, as Kenyans, we must admit that we have politicised almost everything in this country. It is high time we think outside the box and contribute to continued peace, stability, respect and tranquillity, so that our country is respected nationally, regionally, continentally and globally. Currently, Kenya is projected as a society that constantly complains, lacks self- belief and one that does not have faith in its administrative mechanisms. Managing elections is The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."},{"id":1618775,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618775/?format=json","text_counter":202,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Eldas, JP","speaker_title":"Hon. Adan Keynan","speaker":null,"content":"very challenging. Many of these seven individuals come from pastoral communities. Wherever you are, you should remember that you have been entrusted with a very important exercise. I ask you collectively to carry the image of this republic. You must continue to project the respect that the Kenyan people, through this Parliament, have granted you. I know many people have maliciously and capriciously tried to impute improper motives on these individuals. I believe once approved, and I pray the remaining processes are shortened, they will carry the flag of this country high. They will project our image, protect Kenya as a premier republic and ultimately deliver credible elections in 2027."},{"id":1618776,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618776/?format=json","text_counter":203,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Your time is up. Please give Hon. Joseph Emathe the microphone."},{"id":1618777,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618777/?format=json","text_counter":204,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Turkana Central, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Joseph Emathe","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for this opportunity. First, I thank the Committee that vetted and produced a good report on these individuals. From the outset, I want to speak about Erastus, the Chairperson of the IEBC. His appointment is a demonstration of equity and inclusion. I thank the Committee and those who nominated him. He is a rare gem. Like a hummingbird, in Kenya’s northern frontier, we have a man who rose from humble beginnings, from the dust, from marginalised areas often denied opportunities, to where he is now. As a hummingbird, Erastus became the first breed of law students from Turkana. He flapped his wings hard to be interviewed for this position. Though he did not secure an appointment, he was interviewed for the position of a judge. As a hummingbird, Erastus will fly fast and land at an opportune time. He will manoeuvre in darkness and find direction. With our democracy, I believe he will fulfil all requirements and give us a taste of fair elections. Thank you."},{"id":1618778,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618778/?format=json","text_counter":205,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Zamzam Mohammed."},{"id":1618779,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618779/?format=json","text_counter":206,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mombasa County, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Zamzam Mohammed","speaker":null,"content":" Asante sana, Mhe. Spika. Ningependa kupongeza Kamati iliyowapiga msasa hawa makamishna. Wakenya walikuwa wanauliza tunaelekea wapi. Baada ya muda mrefu, wametupa jawabu kuwa ni hawa ambao wameteuliwa. Nawawapongeza makamishna wote ambao wameteuliwa, wakiongozwa na mwenyekiti wao. Wakenya tumefurahi kwa sababu tumeona kwamba wamechanganya. Leo tumepata Mwenyekiti ambaye ametoka jamii ya wachache, na hili linaonyesha kuwa Wakenya wamekubali kwamba uongozi unatoka mahali popote. Ninasimama kwa sababu ya mwanangu, ama niseme mtoto wa Pwani, Fahima, ambaye ametoka katika jamii ndogo sana pale Shela. Nilifuatilia wakati walikuwa wanapigwa msasa, na nilikuwa naangalia jinsi alivyohojiwa na lile Jopo. Niliona yule mtoto alikuwa na ujasiri mkubwa sana. Ameshika bendera ya vijana wetu na kuonyesha kuwa vijana wana nguvu na ari ya kuchukua nafasi kubwa sana katika taifa. Ningependa kuwaombea Mungu. Najua kwamba kazi hii ina mitihani mingi sana, lakini nawaombea Mungu, Insha Allah, wakati wa kuanza kazi zao walindwe na Mwenyezi Mungu. Wasimame na haki na usawa. Hatutaki kuona maafa katika taifa. Tunawategemea kutoa haki kwa wananchi. Kama Mama County wa Mombasa, ningependa kumwambia Fahima kwamba namuombea Mungu sana. Ametuheshimisha wanawake. Namuombea Mungu sana. Amefanya wanawake na vijana waheshimike. Alizungumza kwa ujasiri na kuonyesha kiwango chake cha elimu. Nimependezwa sana. Namuomba Mwenyezi Mungu ambariki pamoja na wenzake na Kenya izidi kusonga mbele. Tuko tayari kwa uchaguzi."},{"id":1618780,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618780/?format=json","text_counter":207,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Leader of the Majority Party."},{"id":1618781,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618781/?format=json","text_counter":208,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kikuyu, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the Special Motion on the approval of the nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. As much as the Selection Panel and the Committee did a very good job in interviewing and vetting these nominees, we have not had an IEBC for almost three years. We are three years late in establishing a commission. That is why I agreed with you, Hon. Speaker, when The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."}]}