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Why MPs vetting of CS nominees needs overhaul to raise integrity bar

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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos during vetting by the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi, August 1. [Elvis Ogina ,Standard]

Vetting of nominees to the Cabinet has generated controversy over the years as Kenyans continue demanding for approval of individuals with integrity.

Kenyans have questioned the quality of vetting, especially during instances where the committee has taken time to shower praises on some nominees instead of pressing them to defend their suitability to serve in respective dockets.

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