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    "id": 377545,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/377545/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, Sir, the framers of this Constitution said devolution functions will be transferred within three years. The framers of the Constitution were not mad; some Governors want to transfer functions in 24 hours. I want to read Standing Order No.187 and I hope the Senators who were parroting yesterday about the leadership of this House and the Speaker will listen and get time to read the Constitution. Article No.187 talks about transfer of functions and powers between levels of Government. Article No.187(1)(a) says: “A function or power of government at one level may be transferred to a government at the other level by agreement between the governments if- (a) the function or power would be more effectively performed or exercised by the receiving government” The words are “effectively performed” The growth of counties is not at par. The growth of counties in northern Kenya is not the same as the one of Nairobi or Kisumu. Kenya did not grow at one level and that is why we asked for devolution. Devolution was to cure marginalisation. Devolution was to cure regional imbalance. Devolution was to cure poverty. So, the areas which have been left because of marginalisation and regional imbalance are saying the rural roads must be devolved."
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