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    "id": 346589,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kioni",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Jeremiah Ngayu Kioni",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just wanted the Minister to know that the Bill is more than just about the chiefs. It talks about the co-ordination between the central Government and the county governments, and the need to ensure that the central Government continues functioning. It is also important to point out that Section 14(2) is clear that the central Government will not be acting in isolation. It will be consulting the county governments. The purpose of our taking on devolution was not that we do away with the systems that have served us very well since 1963. It is important to ask ourselves what would have become of Kenyans in places like Tana River and Baragoi where we already can see difficulties between clans. If the provincial leadership of that area had been determined politically, then all the decisions that would be arrived at would have been influenced by those appointed politically. I agree with Mr. Isaac Ruto that there is need to look at what the county governments Bill talks about. As we do so, it is important that we remain respectful of Section 15 which clearly fills the positions of the County Commissioners, the Deputy County Commissioners, the chiefs and assistant chiefs. I think it will be important to"
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