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    "id": 286474,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Ngugi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "David Mwaniki Ngugi",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also rise to support the Presidential Speech on the State of the Nation. I want to congratulate the President for particularly affirming to the nation that the Government is committed to the implementation of the Constitution. We did a lot; we moved all over the country, and pleaded with our people to pass this Constitution. Those of us who understood the benefits of this Constitution knew that this was one instrument that would get us out of poverty and unite this country. However, it seems that we just passed our Constitution, yet most people do not understand what it entails. Most people still do not understand that the Constitution brought with it devolution. Some people still think that we are still in one Government and there will be no county governments. It is important that, as the President said that his Government is committed to implementing the Constitution, we see officers, Ministers and everybody who is working for this Government not only understanding what the Constitution entails but also supporting, so that there is devolution in this country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, if you look at devolution and the proposed county governments, we are lagging behind. Up to now there are two important Bills that have not been passed by this House; these are the County Governments Bill and the Financial Management Bill. These are the Bills that will provide the legal framework for implementation of the devolution. We have said we are being treated to theatrics through the County Commissioners who may or may not compete with the governors. I want to state that the Governor will be an elected Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the county; elected by all the members of the county and responsible to the people. A Provincial Commissioner, District Commissioner or County Commissioner can only be an ambassador. You cannot compare an ambassador of the President with the CEO of the county who is elected by the people and who is responsible to the people. I appeal to the President and the Right Hon. Prime Minister to rally all the forces that they can so that this House can come together, raise the required number of 150 hon. Members and pass the necessary extension of time so that these two Bills that are required to provide the legal framework for devolution are enacted."
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