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    "id": 1545521,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, my second statement is on the transfer of core county functions by the County Government of Kisumu to the city of Kisumu. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the transfer of core county functions by the County Government of Kisumu to the City of Kisumu as published by the County Government in the Standard Newspaper of 20th January 2025. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the transfer of specified functions raises grave constitutional and governance concerns, since there is no legal provision that allows a county government to transfer its functions to a municipality or city. The law only provides for delegation of such functions. The transfer of the functions also negatively impacts service delivery to other areas of Kisumu County outside Kisumu City and potentially marginalizes these areas in the development agenda. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The legal basis for the transfer of core county functions by The County Government of Kisumu to the City of Kisumu as published by the county government in the Standard Newspaper of 20th January 2025. (2) Rationalize the transfer of functions also stating whether public participation was conducted in accordance with Articles 10 and 174 of the Constitution. (3) The implications of the transfer of functions including its effects on- 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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