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    "id": 384817,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Obure",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 118,
        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notices of the following Motions:- THAT, aware that the State and other Government agencies have been the biggest impediment to payment of dues to Kenyans, including retirement benefits, court awards and insurance claims; recognizing that such delays amount to violation of human rights and undue punishment; noting that claimants spend a lot of money and time travelling to Nairobi and other far off destinations pursuing the claims; acknowledging that the purpose of devolution is to take services closer to the people; the Senate urges the National Government to immediately establish a one stop Public Compensation Claims Bureau to enable victims of delays and all future claimants to lodge their claims for immediate verification and subsequent expeditious settlement through the nearest commercial banks and to ensure that legally confirmed dues are settled within six months of the award. ENACTMENT OF LEGISLATION ON SECURITY STRUCTURES AT COUNTY LEVEL THAT, aware that rampant insecurity has proven to be a major factor undermining development and harmony in all parts of the country over the years; appreciating that the introduction of county governments was aimed at enhancing self reliant and participatory leadership, including enhanced community policing; acknowledging that security management is a major priority for all counties and the devolved governments require necessary tools to efficiently run their areas; realizing that the concentration of policing instruments and powers in the National Police Service’s high command centrally in Nairobi is likely to undermine the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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