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    "id": 1589310,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have heard many stories about Isiolo County from Senate committees when they visit the county. Personally, I was very happy that this week I would finally understand the issues in Isiolo County, as it is my next-door neighbour. Looking at this big document, which is evidence of public participation, I thought I would be able to scrutinise all these issues this week to understand exactly what is happening in Isiolo County. I have never interacted with what happens there because I am not a member of any of those committees. However, based on what has happened through the preliminary objection, it seems I have lost that opportunity. Listening to my colleagues, it seems I am, indeed, losing the chance to understand what is going on there. If the only House that can help Isiolo County solve its problems is the Senate, then we cannot run away from our responsibility. The committees mentioned: the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPIC), the Health Committee and any other committee that I saw visit Isiolo County, have a responsibility to assist the county in its work. So, this House has a big responsibility. Even though we will make a decision today one way or another, we were elected by the people of Kenya to defend devolution. I would be very happy if committees of this House, even if five, six, seven or 10, could join and visit Isiolo. As all this happens, I would also request my brother, Governor Guyo, to be a friend of this House. Whatever decision will be made, be a friend of this House. We want to sort out all the issues in Isiolo County. This House is very friendly. I also request the County Assembly of Isiolo to be serious and bring proper documents to this House. As I said, I am--- 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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