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"content": "When things are not done, what is available to me is to take disciplinary action which, at times, may include dismissal. At that level, I can say I accept responsibility. I do not accept responsibility for the County Executive alone. To show how we consult, one year ago, when the mortgages and car loans became available to the MCAs and chief officers in the County Government, we did not have enough votes. The Speaker, the Clerk, the Majority and the Minority leaders came to my office where we sat for two hours looking for a solution. The County Assembly provided Kshs100 million guarantee at the Family Bank to enable the MCAs to enjoy the facility. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are not fighting every day. It is just that for me to get involved,, things must be brought to my attention at that level. I have not heard a single incident in all these proceedings where I have been accused of something that was brought to my attention and I did not act. I have acted on all issues that require my attention as Governor in running the County Government of Nyeri. I take responsibility and I am able to answer any matter that has been brought to my attention by either the assembly or even the executive where I have never run away from taking responsibility for any action or work. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I wind up, I would like to talk about Karson House. At that time, offices were being sought for us by the TA. Regarding the tenders and everything that was going on, it is the long-standing instruction that these things must be done in accordance with the law. If it is true, everybody must carry his cross. If the cross is laid at the Governor’s door, I am prepared, as the Governor of Nyeri, to carry the cross. But so far, regarding all these proceedings and allegations, I have not had a single incident where I have been accused of not taking responsibility. I will be ready to take my cross. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to say that the issue of my health is not something that I would want to discuss here. As I said earlier, I am really grateful to God for keeping me alive and making me better. At no time has the issue of my performance and my health ever been threatened. I am healthy and strong to carry this mandate. That is all I would like to say about that. Finally, because I know I may not have an opportunity again to come here and talk to this House, looking at all those issues that have been raised and the interactions between Members of the Senate, fortunately for me, it contains many lawyers who are very senior in this country. That is why I said earlier that I am confident that at the end of the day, it will be clear on what these issues are and whether they have been addressed and whether, in deed, the Governor can be asked to carry the cross. Talking as a leader and the Governor of Nyeri, this is what I want to say. When the dust has settled, it is important for us in Nyeri to sit down –if possible with these MCAs – and get back on track of service delivery. This is because even as we fight, quarrel and shift the blame, the real people getting hurt are the people of Nyeri. At some point, these MCAs and I should actually apologise to the people of Nyeri and get on and do the job. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you."
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