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    "content": "“The function or power would be more effectively performed or exercised by the receiving government”. I believe that devolving the functions and the powers relating to the development of infrastructure and equipment of our institutions of learning at primary and secondary levels to county governments is being done and in good faith because it is the county governments that are in a position to best handle the infrastructure because they understand the problems that are at county levels. So, they may be able to create jobs by involving the people at the grassroots, particularly in building roads. They will hire these people. If we do not have enough teachers, they will be able to source around for those students who have done education and are jobless. They may be able to get jobs at the county level. Madam Temporary Speaker, what we are saying is, even if the functions are being devolved, the same staff that are at the county assembly are the same staff who are going to handle these functions. So, really, it is not calling for additional staff, but maybe in terms of skills because these functions have been performed by the national Government in the past, and particularly if you look at Schedule 4 of the functions; No.15. Education policy has always been handled by the Government, curricula examinations, granting of university charters et cetera . I believe that before the county governments sign agreements, they should go through these three Sections 15, 16 and 17 and see what they will be able to handle because you cannot bite what you cannot chew. So, if they feel that they cannot handle these tasks, they should ask for assistance. I compliment the Senate Majority Leader for moving this Motion. I think the Jubilee Coalition Government is committed to devolving the functions as per the Constitution. Devolution is about moving the powers and services to the people. This is the first step that they have taken. I am really happy and that is why I stand to support this Motion. It is also one way of legitimizing the transfer of functions. I did not have much to contribute because I was not prepared. But I think the Governors at the county assemblies should be happy because we are now going to give them more responsibilities. It will be a test to them, that they can handle devolution. After one, two or three years, we shall be able to review and see whether devolution is really working at the county level. I am sure there will be monitoring and control from the support staff. The County Commissioners who are on the ground should assist our Governors to enable devolution take off. Thank you."
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