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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mungatana, MGH",
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    "content": "I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this Bill. I rise in support of this Bill. I will just hammer on the issue that this Bill is making it mandatory that money be set aside for sports activities in our counties. In a county such as Tana River, sporting activity is ignored and neglected. Sports development is not there. In fact, the much that the county does is supporting its own team, which is in very low levels as far as the rating and standing of teams in Kenya is concerned. Part IV of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution is very clear that cultural and sporting activities are supposed to be the responsibility of the county government. In some of our counties like Tana River County and others, money is not put in these activities. It is a very sad situation. So, when this law takes effect, it would make sure that at least one per cent of the monies that go to the county is set aside for sports and development of sporting facilities. This is a very beautiful development and we should all support it. I am very happy that it has found its space in the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. What has then happened in Tana River County is that people have come up with different clubs. You know, you find those who are a bit capable in this village and others come up with their own clubs and try to support them. The most successful club is called Sango Sportif FC. We say ‘Sango’ because ‘Sango Vere’ is supposed to be our great-great-grandfather; our famous warrior who led our community against invaders many years back. So, the most successful club is called Sango Sportif Football Club and it plays in Division Two. It has done very well, but lack of financial support is harming it. We always support it. Now, if we had a fund that makes sure talent such as this is supported, we would go very far. Madam Temporary Speaker, if you look at what Sango Sportif is doing, you would be very proud. They not only have a team that is playing away and in very many 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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