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    "id": 1019006,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Madam Deputy Speaker, I want to thank you for giving me the first opportunity in this particular category. Madam Deputy Speaker, first and foremost, I would like it to be on record that I am not in any way opposed to development projects being implemented anywhere in Kenya and Vihiga County, in particular. However, all development projects should be undertaken within the confines of the law and ensure value for money for the public. This planned development, though in good faith, will most likely only work to increase hostility and animosity around Maseno area, especially from residents of Vihiga County because it is being undertaken on a contested area. Madam Deputy Speaker, the boundary dispute between Kisumu and Vihiga counties at Maseno is a historical issue that spans many years back. I have raised this issue severally in Parliament. Most recently in the Eleventh Parliament on 5th March 2015, I requested for a Statement with regard to this boundary, when residents of Emabungo Ward complained to me that the County Government of Kisumu had constructed a road that disfranchised them. In the Twelfth Parliament, I again presented a Petition to this House from the residents of Vihiga County complaining about the same issue of the disputed boundary. It was the advisory of the Senate then, that since Article 188 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) requires legislative provision, the matter will be better addressed after the enactment of the County Boundaries Bill (2017), which will provide the procedure for establishment of an independent commission, the mechanism for alteration of county boundaries and a framework for resolution of boundary disputes between counties. I believe this is the right way to go about this issue. I believe one of the most important principles in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 is public participation in governance. The boundary issue in Maseno being both emotive and contentious must have an amicable solution at some point. Meanwhile, since development must be undertaken and residents’ concerns addressed, there must be consultation and public participation when county leadership decides to undertake development activities. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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