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    "id": 1518568,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Chepalungu, CCM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Victor Koech",
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    "content": " Thank you. Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs regarding delays and inconsistencies in the operationalisation and gazettement of various administrative units. The inconsistencies in the alignment of administrative and political boundaries continue to disadvantage residents of Chepalungu Constituency in critical areas such as access to services, recruitment opportunities and security. For instance, Chepalungu Division that was proposed for operationalisation in 2007 remains inactive. Similarly, whereas Kongasis Division was gazetted in June 2017, operations in the administrative units are yet to commence. That denies residents the much-needed government services. The inconsistencies in the administrative boundaries in Nyagores Ward are notable. Some administrative units in Nyagores Ward fall politically within Chepalungu Constituency, but within Bomet Central Constituency administratively. The misalignment creates significant disadvantages, especially in recruitment exercises such as of teachers and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Residents, particularly from Kyogong and Itembe locations, are often excluded or face logistical challenges. It is against this background that I request the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs to address the following issues: 1. The status of operationalisation of the above-mentioned administrative units to improve service delivery and address security concerns in Chepalungu Constituency. 2. A detailed report on the delay in operationalising gazetted units and a timeline for their activation. 3. Measures taken to realign administrative boundaries in affected areas to ensure consistency with political boundaries, particularly in Nyagores Ward, to prevent residents from being disadvantaged during key processes such as recruitments."
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