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"content": "I have seen a Nairobi regeneration programme where the Government is trying to hire most of the young people. Number five is the issue of the water service provider in terms of the bulk water programme and purchase agreement; we must agree water should be accessible. There is a song in reggae that says that society becomes dysfunctional when there is nothing that is of development. They sang a song that said: “When you look outside the window, do you see anything to smile about?” I think it was the singer Lucky Dube. Unfortunately, he was felled down by an assassin. You remember the song: “No One Can Stop Reggae?” Last time we could not say that because people of Azimio like Sen. Maanzo, were using it. In 1987, Peter Tosh was felled down by an assassin and Lucky Dube went ahead to sing: “No One Can Stop Reggae.” In fact, last month, we remembered Peter Tosh because he was one of the biggest by-brands of the reggae genre. I know people like Sen. Oketch Gicheru listen to Trio Mios’ songs like Nimekumark and kufinish Kumalo. I am told there is a new one called Iani, and it has new mastingos and tutakufa kifo cha mende. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as a country, even as we do regeneration of rivers, it is important we ask that even in provision of bulk water agreement--- I want to see the water mediation report, and thank your office for it. We must agree to stop undermining and reversing issues. Among all of us Senators who are seated here, one of us might want to become the Deputy President. Many people will become governors. My brothers and sisters are Senators. If we do not protect devolution, you will go back to become a governor in Makueni County when my brother has finished 10 years. Do not interfere with him in 2027. When he has finished 10 years, Sen. Maanzo, you do not want to go and run a county government that is a shell. Sen. Osotsi, I know your governor is going for the last term and you do not see eye to eye, but you do not want to inherit a county government that is dysfunctional. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as we talk, the counties are yet to receive their disbursement contravening Article 219 of the Constitution. Even in Garissa County, your Governor is serving the second term, but your ambitions look beyond that level. However, the point I am trying to make is that we should not be part of the people who will legislate themselves out of business. I remember Hon. Ochillo Ayacko, who was the Senator here before my brother, Sen. Oketch Gicheru. He was the only young man in Nyanza who campaigned with a helicopter, so it looks he is a man of means. We used to tell the people like Hon. Ochillo, the current Governor, that we need to protect devolution, so that when you go back to become the governor, you do not suffer. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, let us be careful. Even on this water mediation version report; I want to ask colleagues to be very careful. Sen. Osotsi and your Committee, you need to assist us. I have seen Sen. Kisang is also part of the Committee members together with Sen. Oketch Gicheru. Let us ensure counties function into fruition. In conclusion, on the issue of running of the companies, the Northern Corridor is providing water to Nairobi City County and they need to be compensated. Even Nandi County is providing water to Kakamega County. However, in Tuiyape, and Kapkangani 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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