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    "content": "its services in all parts of the Republic of Kenya. Therefore, under the County Governments Act, 2011, the county government has put in place a mechanism for coordinating the functions assigned to it. Therefore, the objective of the National Government Co-ordination Bill, Bill No.74 of 2012, is to provide a framework for co- coordinating the services of the National Government, both at the national level and in the counties. In developing this Bill, we have been guided by the spirit of Article 189 of the Constitution which provides that the government at both levels shall perform their functions and exercise their powers in a manner which respects the functional and institutional integrity of the government at the other level. They should respect the constitutional status and institution of government at the other level to ensure that the National Government operates in a manner that respects the distinctiveness of the county government and its constitutional status and mandate. I, therefore, would like to confirm to this House that this Bill has been developed after extensive consultations by Kenyans and has been subjected to stakeholders’ validation. It has been reviewed by the CIC and endorsed by the Cabinet for tabling before this House. The Ministry had the honour to present it to the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security on 10th December, 2012. Just to highlight very briefly, Part I of the Bill outlines the principles that are to guide in the implementation of this Act. It imposes an obligation on the National Government to ensure that its services are accessible in all parts of the Republic. Part II outlines the framework for the co-ordination of the national functions. It also outlines the powers of the President in co-ordination of the National Government functions. It provides for the Office of the President, the Cabinet, Cabinet Office and such other co-ordination committees as may be necessary to carry out these functions. Part III provides for the appointment of the National Government administrative officers by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary. This part also specifies their functions and powers in the co-ordination of the National Government functions. The last part sets out miscellaneous and transitional provisions in relation to administrative officers and the assets held by the National Government on behalf of the Provincial Administration. With those few remarks, I beg to move. With your kind permission, I ask hon. Haji to second."
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