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    "id": 1102406,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kihika",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13216,
        "legal_name": "Susan Wakarura Kihika",
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    "content": "would not have this crazy mad rush to be Prime Ministers or Deputy Prime Ministers, but instead strengthen counties. This is so that we would have those strong positions at the county level, as well as strong financed and well-resourced counties. Nobody then would be fighting or killing each other to be at the national level. I support this County Government Cash Disbursement Schedule, but wish to ask that something must be done. Beyond having spoken about the CoG or governors not even speaking out, it is also an indictment on the Senate, as a House that protects devolution. We are quiet and have become, not even in the choir, but actually the choirmasters in what is going on in the country as far as wanting to please and be psycho fans. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, we have forgotten what it is that we are meant to be doing as the Senate, and that is, protecting devolution and speaking up. Even as Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki has said and Sen. Murkomen after that, even going to court, if that is what it takes to get the money released, so be it. However, once again, we continue as you look in the Chamber granted, I know we are online as well. You will not find quorum or as many people or any excitement. However, if we are here to safeguard Gov. Waiguru, for example, then we are going to be a full House. If we are here to remove Gov. Sonko, then we are going to be a full House, plus our families in the Gallery to make sure they are watching how bad we can be as a House. However, when it comes to the core mandate of the Senate, then we have fallen short. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, it is also a call to this House to remember what it is that we are supposed to be doing. This second term is just a disaster as far as making sure that the devolution space has been strengthened. I am hopeful that with a year left, we can still get our work done and make sure that the counties get their money, devolution is protected and we do the right thing. Thank you."
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