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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Dullo",
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        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "anything. This is a matter of concern. I think this House needs to look at it and ensure those issues are properly investigated. Madam Temporary Speaker, you will find many county assemblies in this country in such a situation. A very good example is West Pokot County, whom I know face similar issues. Their speaker was denied access to her office and she appeared before a Committee of this House. It is a matter that the court has already ruled on. Unfortunately, there is a problem between the speaker and the Clerk of the Assembly. The Clerk has even refused to facilitate the Speaker of the West Pokot County Assembly. The same also happened to Migori County, which is unacceptable. In this case of Nyandarua County, I know Sen. Mwangi is here and maybe he can elaborate and tell us what is happening. On several occasions, I have heard the Speaker even on national television, complaining about what is happening in Nyandarua County. Unfortunately, nobody has ever taken action against the issues raised by him. Madam Temporary Speaker, as one of my colleagues has said, we really need to give independence to county assemblies so that they can carry out their oversight responsibilities. I know most of them are arm-twisted, especially when they want to carry out their oversight roles. That is why you see what is happening in Nyandarua County. The allegation of vehicles being used by people who are not authorized, are very serious. I think the institutions mandated to look into this should move with speed and ensure that the vehicles are returned to the right individuals. Finally, this is a matter that is long overdue. It is paralysing devolution in Nyandarua County Assembly and County Government. We need to move with speed. I know we are going on recess, but the Speaker should be able to give some opening, so that the Committee can look into this matter before we break for Christmas. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker."
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