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    "id": 1075526,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1075526/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Madam Deputy Speaker, there was a Motion then. I think it was in 2018 or thereabouts where the Senator for Laikipia County, Sen. Kinyua, brought the Motion and I am the one who seconded. It was transmitted to the National Treasury and there was some consultation with the National Assembly. Apart from the statement from Sen. Wambua on the councillors’ payment, there was supposed to be regularization to advise us. In fact, I remember the Motion recommended that the Cabinet Secretary (CS), Hon. Rotich, back then but now Hon. Ukur Yatani, was to advise Parliament on how the payments can be done to councillors. I agree that these former councillors should not be left at the mercy of the Executive on whether they need to pay or not. If we refer to the HANSARD, it was also discussed that this issue must be resolved once and for all. Looking at the Statement, I could also invite, in your direction, that the Committee concerned also looks at the recommendations or resolution of that Motion that was debated in this House. All of us in leadership might not be here next time. It is important for our welfare and that of former leaders to be looked into. It is not because we want to overburden public funds but to ensure their welfare is taken care of because they have served this country."
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