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    "id": 1482594,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1482594/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Rigathi Gachagua",
    "speaker_title": "His Excellency the Deputy President",
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        "legal_name": "Rigathi Gachagua",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, I have been accused of undermining devolution by allegedly holding a meeting in Nairobi’s Wakulima Market. The Motion alleges that on 20th September, 2024, I unlawfully interfered with the running of the Nairobi City County Government by holding a public rally where I allegedly incited citizens against lawful directives of the County Government on planning and relocation of markets. My response on this is that the Motion alleges that on 20th September 2024, I unlawfully interfered with the running of the Nairobi City County Government by allegedly inciting citizens against lawful directives of the County Government. Article 6(2) of the Constitution provides that: The governments at national and county levels are distinct and inter-dependent and shall conduct their mutual relations on the basis of consultations and co-operation. This being the case, it cannot be said that there is a violation of the Constitution when someone from the National Government makes a comment on matters relating to a County Government. The traders had sought me out to intervene and request the Governor, on their behalf, to dialogue with them and seek a solution to their grievances with regard to the relocation of markets. I request that a video that is annexed and marked as RG Video 3 be played for the benefit of Members to see what I said. Yes, play the video. Please play the video for us."
}