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    "id": 1517814,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mariam Omar",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. First, I appreciate the Senator. I support the County Civil Education Bill (Senate Bills No.4 of 2024) introduced by Sen. Essie. Civil education is the fundamental aspect of fostering an informed and engaged citizens. It helps the society understand their rights and fundamental responsibilities. This Bill will help citizens participate in governance and know their fundamental rights. Part II, Section 4 (1) of the Bill states that- “The National and the county governments shall promote civil education by- (a) Collaborating to determine the content of the curriculum for civil education taking into account the provision of the Article 33 of the Constitution; (b) Facilitating the establishment of channels and forums for civil education; (c) Mainstreaming civic education programmes in the governments’ activities and programmes; (d) Ensuring that a percentage of the budget of the National and county governments and other entities is set aside for civic education programmes. (e) Creating and developing sustainable innovative approaches towards civic education programmes; and, (f) Promoting linkages between universities and research institutions and members of the public for continuous civic education. When we educate our civil citizens on the budget making process, they will know their rights. Currently, we cannot explain what is happening in the counties. Most projects are abandoned or stalled because of poor public participation. We are not engaging the correct people to implement the projects. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if we pass this Bill, we educate our citizens and voters on their rights in the budget-making process, the right to their projects, and implementations, and the right to oversight. Oversight is not only for Senators to do it, it is for the citizens also to do it. When we pass the county budget from here, the citizens, are also to account. Transparency and accountability also depend on the citizens. In 47 counties, we are a mess because our citizens are, our voters, and our citizens are not educated well. When it comes to this budget issue, the county normally calls individual people to tell them to pass the budget. 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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