28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
Mr. Marwa holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from South Gujarat University in India. He started his career back in 1992 as a District Officer, popularly known as DO at the time. He has risen through the ranks to the latest position of Regional Coordinator for the Coast region.
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
During the vetting process, the nominee exhibited a lot of knowledge and experience in public administration. He understands issues concerning counties, and, therefore, devolution. 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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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
The main issues currently in devolution are the implementation of the devolution process, including the full transfer of functions and the coordination of functions which appear to be interrelated or shared between the national Government and county governments. He exhibited a lot of knowledge on these issues and, in our view, this candidate is going to deliver.
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
In conclusion, the Committee having considered the suitability, capacity and integrity of the nominees, and pursuant to Article 155 of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act No.33 of 2011, recommends that the National Assembly approves the nomination and subsequent appointment of Dr. Julius Monzi Muia to the position of PS, State Department in the Ministry of National Treasury and Planning and Mr. Nelson Sospeter Marwa to the position of PS, State Department for Devolution, Ministry of Devolution and Arid and Semi-Arid Areas.
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
The Committee, having considered these individuals have no doubt that they are fit for these positions. This House, at some point, gets disappointed. When we vet PSs and other public officers, they appear very good. In fact, they coil their tails when they appear before committees, but when they are approved, they grow horns and ignore the public. The National Assembly is recognised in Article 95 of the Constitution. It is the real representative of the people. It is mandated to articulate issues affecting Kenyans. When we appear in offices of these public officers, we do not appear as individuals, ...
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
Therefore, if they are not ready to serve the public, they should quit instead of becoming a big disgrace to the President. The President has given them an opportunity to deliver services to the people, but they do not let the public know what they are doing. So, at the end of the day, in the public domain, people are not aware what the Government is doing. For instance, planning involves all the sectors of the economy, including planning for county governments. This is national planning. I expect Dr. Julius Muia to rise above office issues like getting bogged down ...
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
We do not doubt Mr. Marwa, but I would like him to know that he is no longer dealing with the rough terrain of the Coast. He will now be required to link the national Government with county governments. We need harmony between the national Government and county governments. I do not expect him to be very abrasive like he has been at the Coast. He had to be tough in the murky waters of the Coast to ensure that the Al Shabaab does not access this country, but now he needs to be very professional and diplomatic when dealing ...
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
The Committee wishes to thank the Office of the Speaker and the Office of the Clerk for the logistical support accorded to it during the vetting exercise. Further, the Committee wishes to thank all the stakeholders for their participation in the approval hearings. The Committee is also thankful to the media for the coverage of the proceedings during the vetting exercise thus enhancing accountability and transparency of the exercise. 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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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
On behalf of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, I would like to urge this House to vote and approve the appointment of Dr. Julius Monzi Muia and Mr. Nelson Marwa Sospeter to the positions of Principal Secretary, Planning and Principal Secretary, Devolution, respectively.
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28 Feb 2018 in National Assembly:
I hereby ask the Vice-Chair of our Committee to second this Motion. Thank you.
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