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    "id": 1585558,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Central Imenti, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Moses Kirima",
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    "content": "the first time since I entered this House that I have seen the Senate act in accordance with that mandate. Previously, there have been concerns that the Senate was duplicating the work of the National Assembly by attempting to exercise oversight over institutions outside its purview. Today, we can see that the Senate is finally acting appropriately and at the right time. Since 2013, when the county governments were operationalised, county assemblies have been subjected to manipulation and mistreatment by the county executives. With this Bill, which grants county assemblies financial independence, they will now conduct their functions, especially oversight, without interference or manipulation from the executive. This move can be extended further. Once county assemblies attain financial independence, the Senate could consider drafting additional legislation to ensure that development funds are also allocated under a separate model. One that is distinct from the current framework. At present, the county executive determines which areas receive development and which do not. This creates bias and undermines equitable development. Once county assemblies are independent, it will be necessary to establish a model where the development agenda is not dictated solely by the county executives. They will still be independent on the county executive. If you differ with the governor, your ward may not get any development. And that determines whether you are re-elected or not. This Bill will make county assemblies more independent. Article 95 of the Constitution defines the roles of the Senate, but it has been engaging in matters that do not belong to them. They have been wasting taxpayers’ money for no reason. This is the first Bill they have come up with that actually relates to their work. If the public were given the chance, through a referendum, they would abolish the Senate. They have been doing what they should not be doing. It is now that they have realised their role. And we congratulate them for that. I support the Bill. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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