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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kesses, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Julius Rutto",
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    "content": " Thank you so much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity you have accorded me to contribute to the Motion before us. This Motion is a continuation of what we had already discussed in the previous session. All of us agree that NG- CDF, NGAAF and other decentralised funds were designed to bring equalisation across Kenya. If you listen to feedback, people really appreciate those funds. The funds transform livelihoods. We all know that the Constitution is the supreme law of the country. It is from the Constitution that we derive all power. Let us all embrace the proposal for the good and benefit of the people of Kenya. As stipulated in Article 1 of the Constitution, all power belongs to the people of Kenya. I know the memorandum includes other proposals, including the proposal that Parliament can allow CSs to come to the House to be cross-examined and questioned by the representatives of the people. That is debatable. If it is for the good of the people of Kenya, then so be it. But there are several schools of thought. I have heard legal minds telling us that when CSs come to the House, we will have a mixed presidential and parliamentary system. It is good for us to discuss and look for the objective and spirit of the amendments so that we are able to progressively improve governance and citizen participation. Kenyans, who have The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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