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    "id": 1456898,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "I thought they were still undergoing vetting. However, I am happy with the enthusiasm of my brother, who is an ODM member, because they are excited about being part of the Cabinet in history. That shows the intention of everybody wanting to join the Government. As I rise to second, let me make the following observations. County Assemblies essentially are the primary oversight. Unfortunately, some county assemblies and MCAs continue to be gatekeepers of ineffective, moribund and inefficient county executives across our nation. I am saying this with the backdrop that I want to send my special accolades to the Wajir County Assembly for refusing to become the Wajir County Executive rubberstamp of passing a budget that does not reflect the wishes of the people of Wajir County. While I do not condone that they went to the extent of running away with the Mace, I agree with the principle of not allowing to pass a budget where allocation--- The office of the First Lady, Second Lady and Prime Cabinet Secretary's wife have been scrapped. So, I want to agree with the MCAs of Wajir County Assembly. We want to see them becoming more enthusiastic about doing their job without fear of contradiction. Let all the MCAs and county assemblies be proactive in budget-making processes going into the future. It is their work under the Constitution and the County Government's Act respectively. Therefore, we hope to see MCAs taking their rightful place in ensuring oversight. Many things, including yours of Garissa, would not have escalated to the Senate if the MCAs had done their job. So, as much as we support them, we must also call upon them to do their job as per the Constitution and devolution laws that have been set in place, so that we get more value. You know, the advent of Gen Z protests has brought some level of self-reflection both in county governments and the national Government. So, I hope after all these issues that have been raised nationally are resolved, we will see county governments doing their job; giving value for the money that we appropriate under the Constitution. As we even push, the new Cabinet Secretary nominee should be aware of Article 219 to ensure 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 and AudioServices, Senate."
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