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    "content": "The Sittings in Turkana County were held in the backdrop of immense successes realized from the Sittings of the Senate outside Nairobi, held in Uasin Gishu and Kitui Counties in September 2018 and in September 2019, respectively. Hon. Senators, the Senate plays a critical role in the interlinkage between the national and county levels of government. The main objective of the Sittings in the counties is to promote the role and work of the Senate and enhance public awareness regarding the business of the Senate and Parliament in general. It also highlights existing and new opportunities for engagement in the legislative process, develop and strengthen partnerships at the county level of government and provide an opportunity to members of staff at the County Assemblies, to learn and share best practices with Senators and parliamentary officers. I am confident that in Turkana County, these objectives were achieved, following implementation of a robust program of activities that included both Plenary and Committee meetings. Hon. Senators, I believe that we all took advantage of our time in the great County of Turkana to learn and to make positive impact in the various areas of our work. I believe that as Senate, we have appreciated the unique challenges that Turkana County and other counties in arid and semi-arid areas of the country face. We will develop legislative interventions to address them. Finally, I take this opportunity to appreciate you, Hon. Senators, for making time to travel to Turkana County for the Senate Mashinani . I would like to thank the Senator of Turkana County, Sen. Lomenen, the Turkana county government led by Governor Lomorukai and the Speaker of Turkana County Assembly, Rt. Hon. Christopher Nakuleu. I also thank Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), the Clerk and staff of the County Assembly and the Turkana County security team for their warm hospitality and facilitation during our stay in Turkana County. I thank you. Hon. Senators, I will allow contribution on this Communication, basically sharing your insights on how you experienced Sitting in Turkana County and maybe suggest a way forward because Senate Mashinani is becoming part and parcel of the Calendar of the Senate. So, I will allow 15 minutes, each Senator speaking at a maximum of three minutes so that we proceed with the other business of the Senate. Sen. Madzayo, please proceed."
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