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    "id": 1062195,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. When the distinguished Sen. Omanga rose and sought a Statement, she stated clearly that she would like some clarification in terms of misappropriation of funds. I rose and said that I traversed this country called Kenya and I have seen a lot of development. I am from Narok and I have not seen the road being expanded to Narok. Last week, I drove to Marsabit and I was quite perplexed and mesmerized by the number of developments going on in Central Kenya. Therefore, these are facts. Anybody who has eyes can clearly see. When a Senator rises to seek a Statement, we are given time to contribute to be able to seek clarity. Therefore, when you commit this Statement to a Committee what I would like to get more clarity on is the percentage of development that is skewed towards Central Kenya. It would be proper for us to get an itemised list of development projects being spread countrywide, and then, maybe my dear colleague, Sen. Cherargei, who I respect very much, would not say that I am rumour mongering. These are facts because I have seen the projects for myself. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I know you come from Samburu. If you drive to Samburu through Archers Post-Kenol-Kirinyaga, all the way to Laikipia County, the number of development projects that are being undertaken that side will mesmerize you. I am happy that my colleague, Sen. Omanga, has sought this Statement. Therefore, what I would like the Committee to do is to go further and request that we be"
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