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    "id": 1261989,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Onyonka",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onyonka Richard Momoima",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to agree with my friend and leader, Sen. Cheruiyot, for coming up with the Motion. To a larger extent, as the Senate, it is important that we understand what our oversight role is. As we plan to go for recess, I was happy to hear Sen. Cheruiyot talk about what we need to do. That is how we are going to look at what is happening in our county governments and how money for our people is being spent. Indeed, Sen. Cheruiyot, as I have been saying and I will say it here, if what you have said is true, that for the first time in seven years the national Government has, through the Exchequer, released funds to all the county governments, then I have to give you a congratulatory message. This has been one of the thorny issues about our Government and how we run our affairs. So, please keep it up. You, people, in the Government should continue pushing for the governors to settle and make sure that members of the public receive necessary services they require. I also thank you for coming up with the idea. Indeed, oversighting counties and the national Government is our major responsibility as a Senate. I believe this House has the responsibility of making sure that we deliver for the Kenyan people. You will continue having your way but we will have our say because we must continue to balance issues, so that we make sure that our country develops. That will ensure that Kenyans get out of the poverty that is grinding them to a halt. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I congratulate Sen. Cheruiyot for coming up with this Motion. I thank you."
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