{"id":111444,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/111444/?format=json","text_counter":399,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"As regards to whether we should have regional or county governments, I want to support what has been proposed in the draft Constitution. I want to support it because when we had the first draft Constitution and it was presented to Kenyans, they said that we did not need a three tier system. I remember very well most of the presentations that were given and most Kenyans wanted a two-tier system. We have the national and then we go to the county. I believe the regional tier will add a big financial load to our country. So, I believe the two tier system is the best for now. However, when the need arises later on to bring in the regional system, then when that time comes, I think it will be good. Having supported the need to have county governments, I believe the 47 counties which have been proposed in the Draft Constitution are not adequate. This figure will not"}