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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okenyuri",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the County Civic Education Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2024 be now read a Second Time. The 2010 Constitution of Kenya ushered in a new era of devolution granting significant powers and resources to our 47 county governments. However, devolution is not just about transferring power from the national Government to counties. It is also about ensuring that every citizen understands their role in this new system of governance. Unfortunately, many of our people remain unaware of their rights, responsibilities and opportunities available under them under devolution. This knowledge gap undermines the very essence of public participation which is the cornerstone of our democracy. I rise today with great pride and a deep sense of responsibility to move the County Civic Education Bill for consideration by this august House. If passed, this Bill will not just be another piece of legislation; it will be a transformative tool that seeks to empower every Kenyan at the grassroots level by equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to participate in governance actively. That is why I say an informed citizenry is able to make decisions on their own and live on a daily basis. The County Civic Education Bill seeks to address this gap by establishing a framework for systematic and continuous civic education at the county level, and therefore, this bill aims to do the following – One is to promote civic awareness. In this case, the Bill seeks to educate citizens about the rights, responsibilities, and functions of county governments. Secondly, this Bill also enhances public participation by empowering citizens to actively engage in decision-making processes such as budget formulation, development, planning, and oversight. Thirdly, the Bill seeks to strengthen devolution. It will do this by fostering a deeper understanding of devolution and governance among citizens, ensuring that they can hold their leaders accountable and benefit from services provided by the county 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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