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    "id": 1005732,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1005732/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Shiyonga",
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        "legal_name": "Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this report. I applaud the Special Committee on the Proposed Removal from Office, by Impeachment, of the Governor of Kirinyaga County considering the short time that they had to work. I also applaud the MCAs of Kirinyaga County for bringing the impeachment Motion to the Senate. From the report that has been tabled, it is clear that there is a problem with the tendering process in our county governments. It is important for the MCAs to be educated on how best to resolve issue of the county before coming to the Senate. From the report prepared by the Special Committee, it is clear that without substantive evidence, prosecution is impossible. It is important for the MCAs to analyze the accusation that they bring before the Senate. The role of the Senate is to support the MCAs in playing their oversight role because we want development in our counties. Many MCAs are suffering in silence while some are bribed by the governors to keep silent. The Senate’s role is to look after the interests of the counties. I am glad that we are playing that role well. I would like to see more counties enjoying a cordial relationship between the executive and the county assembly for counties to achieve their development agenda. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and continue to urge the county assemblies and county executives to embrace communication."
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