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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, I also join my colleagues in supporting the allocation of Ksh415 billion to the counties, but with a lot of reservations. I do not wish to echo what my colleagues have said, but the intention of devolution was to foster successful development in all parts of this country. We had so many issues about balanced development in the 1980s. After nearly 15 years, we expected devolution to have considerably changed the rural landscape. However, as we stand here today, many areas in this country have not seen or felt the impact of devolution. While a few billionaires have emerged in the counties, many others are grappling with poverty, depression, and various challenges. Medical care remains a major challenge. As we move forward, we urge the Senate to act. They are the biggest let-down in addressing devolution challenges. Hon. Speaker, as a senior Member, I encourage you to invite your former colleagues for a cup of tea someday to discuss the missing link in the improved performance of county governments, which is essentially the Senate. With those very few remarks, I support."
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