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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I have one Communication to make. The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduces a two-tier system of Government with a National Government and 47 County Governments. Each County Government will consist of a County Executive under County Assembly. While a number of enabling laws have been passed, some are still pending. The process of constituting the Transition Authority to oversee the implementation of devolved Government is about to be completed. In view of the likelihood of the general election in less than one year’s time, it is important to review the country’s preparedness for this new institution of governance and how to ensure they contribute to successful implementation of devolved Government. It is against this background that the Kenya National Assembly (KNA) through the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) and the Departmental Committee on Local Authorities in collaboration with the Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) and donor partners have convened a workshop titled, “TowardsEffective Devolved Government in Kenya, Reflecting on and Planning for CountyAssemblies.” The workshop will be held on Friday 22nd June, 2012 and Saturday, 23rd June, 2012 at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The workshop will bring together all Members of Parliament, constitutional institutions, non-state actors and critical players relevant to devolved governance in Kenya as envisaged in the Constitution of Kenya. Hon. Members, the workshop will provide a forum for representatives of all the critical actors to deliberate, share perspectives and help clarify the architecture of devolved system of Government. Specifically, participants will seek to clarify the role of County Assemblies and Government and to mark out steps to support their effective establishment and performance. I urge all hon. Members to attend and participate in this important workshop. I thank you."
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