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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Konchella",
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        "legal_name": "Gideon Sitelu Konchella",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government on the operations of Trans Mara County Council. Since the conclusion of the last General Elections, the County Council of Trans Mara has not been constituted as per the provisions of the Local Government Act, Cap.265, leading to non- delivery of services. I would like to know whether the Minister is aware that a company owned by South African nationals has not been remitting funds due to the Trans Mara County Council. That is the park entrance fee of US$40 per person per day through a court order. That action has denied the council and the local community group ranches within the Maasai Mara Game Reserve colossal amounts of money, which would have enhanced their social and economic development. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the matter has been tossed between the magistrate's court in Kisii and the High Court in Nairobi, without any foreseeable end to the saga. The constant postponement of the judicial process is perpetuated by a cartel of mercenaries of African and European origin/descent through bribery and deceit, with a view to continuing to collect funds from the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. That is causing inter-community conflict. I would like the Minister to confirm or deny that he is powerless to order the resumption of the operations of that public institution - Trans Mara County Council - and why one arm of the Government should be used by individuals to frustrate the operations of the council and yet, the Constitution is clear on the separation of powers between the different arms of Government. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, lastly, could the Minister ensure that funds meant for provision of services to the people are not collected by individuals for their own benefit? Could he also ensure that his Ministry officials are not part of the cartel that is perpetuating those heinous acts which are destroying the confidence of the Government in the eyes of the people of Trans Mara, and which has led to an almost complete paralysis of the operation of the council? Thank you."
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