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    "id": 1200466,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13589,
        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
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    "content": "If we have to properly monitor devolution, then we need a proper, standard Government office building for every Senator in the country. The land is available in county headquarters. We do not have to rent offices. There should be a budget to build an official office. The moment we do not have a standard, then every Senator will be forced to have an outfit which may not truly be befitting. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is a very serious office and this is a serious House dealing with serious businesses. It should be accorded that provision for us to serve the country well. That is why there is a State Lodge in every county as it was designed by the British. We have now designed county governor’s offices. Why not also finance for a standard office for Senators, which will live beyond us and serve the people. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Senate Calendar and the job that we do are important. The seriousness of this House is reinforced. We have experienced legislators and experienced lawyers like Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda, SC and Sen. Faki in this House. They offer guidance to this House. I have been proposed as a Member of the Committee on Delegated Legislation in this House. I believe that we will work with other Members and come up with proper legislations on delegation on parts of the Acts of Parliament which exist, so that we can serve the country better. I believe devolution will be served better by this House. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support. Thank you."
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