Parliament Ruto’s nominee rejected over incompetency
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Parliament rejects Ruto's nominee Umra Omar to Climate Change Council over incompetency
Parliament rejects Ruto’s nominee Umra Omar to Climate Change Council over incompetency.
On March 15, a joint parliamentary committee rejected Umra Omar’s nomination to the Climate Change Council.
Omar had been proposed by President William Ruto for the council. The joint committee on the environment concluded that she was unfit for the role, nevertheless.
David Gikaria, chair of the National Assembly’s Environment and Forestry Committee, highlighted in a report that the candidate failed to persuade them that she was knowledgeable about climate change issues.
It was suggested that her nomination be withdrawn and a new one be put forth.
“The nominee did not demonstrate knowledge of topical technical and administrative issues touching on the matters relating to indigenous knowledge to section 7(2)(h) of the Climate Change Act during her approval hearing.
“From her general demeanour during the approval hearing coupled with unclear responses to the topical questions, appeared not to be adequately prepared and displayed a general lack of interest,” read the report in part.
During the debate, MPs led by Kiharu Legislator Ndindi Njoro added that the nominee could still get other appointments noting that the committee was thorough in their interviews.
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“Even my friend Omar, whose nominee was rejected, can actually get a chance even to try better opportunities because the committees do their job effectively,” he stated.
On the other hand, the committee recommended the approval of three other nominees after their successful interviews.
The three were Emily Mwende Waita, George Odera Outa, and John Kalua.
“Having considered the suitability, capacity, and integrity of the nominees and pursuant to Article 132 (2)(f) of the Constitution and Public Appointments (parliamentary approval) Act, the committees recommend to parliament approves the nomination,” read the report in part.
MPs are set to vote on the motion on Thursday, March 16.
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