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    "id": 1285810,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Michael Thoyah Kingi",
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    "content": "Allow me, at this juncture to convey our deep appreciation to the leadership and Members of the Turkana County Assembly for hosting the Senate and for adjourning their regular Sittings to allow the Senate to use this County Assembly premises for its sittings. I request the leadership of Turkana County Assembly, if they are present, to stand up so that they may be recognized and acknowledged in the Senate tradition. I also acknowledge the significant contribution that has been made by the national Government. We particularly single out the Office of the Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. Your cooperation and facilitation of our request cannot go unnoticed. We thank you. Finally, our sincere gratitude goes to the great people of Turkana County for the friendly welcome to their county. We shall forever be grateful for the acts of kindness and the warm hospitality extended to the Senate. Hon. Senators, you will agree with me that a major hallmark of Constitution of Kenya is devolution and the devolved governance structure as captured in Chapter 11 of our Constitution. Devolved government aims to bring services closer to the people as a means of accelerating development and enhancing collective responsibility. The sittings of the Senate outside its traditional premises at Parliament buildings in Nairobi are, therefore, designed as an ingenious way of enhancing the interaction between the national and county levels of Government and an innovative way through which the Senate may exercise its roles as provided for under Articles 94 and 95 of the Constitution. In this manner, we bring the Senate and by extension, the Parliament of Kenya closer to the people. More specifically, the objectives of the sittings of the Senate outside Nairobi is to achieve the following- (1) To promote the role and work of the Senate and enhance public awareness regarding the business of the Senate and Parliament in general. (2) Highlight existing and new opportunities for engagement in the legislative processes. (3) Develop and strengthen partnerships at the county level of Government. (4) To provide an opportunity to Members and staff of the county assemblies to learn and share best practices with Senators and parliamentary officers. The Senate embraces the fundamental principle that it exists for the people and stands as a beacon of democracy representing their collective will, aspirations and concerns. Through this Senate Mashinani Initiative, the Senate is making its contribution towards nurturing inclusivity and management of public affairs in Kenya. In holding a sitting at the Turkana County Assembly, the Senate also affirms that county assemblies have the power to directly identify and address the people's concerns, revitalize the hopes and aspirations, deepen our democratic, consultative and participatory Government, as well as strengthening institutions of governance in the country. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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