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    "id": 1169067,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Farhiya",
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        "legal_name": "Farhiya Ali Haji",
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    "content": "because it was at a different level before devolution. I am ashamed that it has degenerated to that level. Madam Deputy Speaker, one of the criteria for the formula that we passed the last time, was on 17 per cent bed occupancy. The more the people do not go to the hospital to seek services due to their unavailability, the less the resources for the county hospital. Another issue is the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). The NHIF allocates resources in terms of claims, according to the bed occupancy. That is another lost opportunity. Madam Deputy Speaker, as a country, whether at national or county level, we should be in the forefront in fighting corruption. Institutions responsible for fighting corruption should rein upon the people that are involved in corrupting and running down of institutions. They should ensure that those people are brought to book. Madam Deputy Speaker, agriculture and health are the cornerstone of devolution. They are the main things that devolution was all about, by ensuring that services go closer to the people. It is very sad if that is not happening. As you may remember, one of the reasons for impeaching our governor was health. The people of northern Kenya and our country as a whole need to ensure that they elect leaders who have integrity. That will ensure that services are brought closer to people. Our Constitution has devolved many key functions. We need to give leadership to a responsible crop of leaders who can make a difference to the life of citizens, who live in the respective counties. It is high time that people relate poor services to the election of leaders. If you elect mediocre leaders, surely, expect mediocre services within your counties. The people in our region need to know that there will be many problems because of perennial droughts. If we do not elect people worth our pen in the ballot, then surely, expect to get dismal services. You will live to regret for the next five years. I am asking Kenyans that it is not only governors, but from the Presidency, all the way to the Member of County Assembly (MCA). Make sure that the person you elect is not your relative, but a person who will make a difference in your life. I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker."
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