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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Veronica Maina",
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    "content": "Mr. Speake, Sir, I appreciate that indulgence. As I was saying, devolved governance is the core promise of the Constitution of Kenya and over 80 per cent of Kenyans support devolution. Kenyans also have confidence and legitimate expectation from county governments that services will be rendered to all citizens in Kenya. The only way an effective government can achieve this objective is through an enhanced and a properly capacity build county government in every location within the 47 counties. The national Government has to work with the county governments in national budgeting processes to ensure that development is supported at the county level. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to support the Statement by Sen. Seki and add that the committee must bring a report which should almost be an audit to show how Development Fund is being devolved effectively to the counties in order for wananchi to benefit from devolution. Counties have lately been lacking funds to support critical functions that they are supposed to perform, including health, education and electricity sectors and other amenities that are needed within the county governments. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support the Statement sought by Sen. Seki."
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