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    "id": 386801,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/386801/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Obure",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": "Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. First of all, I want to thank the Rules and Business Committee for taking the initiative to bring this Motion at this particular time. Devolution is, perhaps, the most important innovation of the new Constitution. I feel, in devolution, we address many of the challenges experienced in this country. It will address the issue of resource allocation and also remove the notion that certain parts of this country have been marginalized because resources will be equitably distributed. Our role as Senators is very clear, specific and stipulated in the Constitution. The role, specifically, is to represent the counties, to protect their interests and to protect the county governments. I, therefore, do not, personally, see any room for conflict with the governors or holders of other offices. As a matter of fact, the governors and Members of the County Assemblies will be looking up to us to for advice and guidance from time to time. It is, therefore, opportune that we visit our respective County Assemblies for these ceremonies tomorrow. We will take the opportunity to interact with the Assembly Members, governors and give them appropriate advice because that is our role. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the remarks you made to ensure that the role of this Senate is clearly understood by everybody and that we take our rightful role in managing the affairs of this country. We look forward to your support and direction to protect this institution and make sure that we play our rightful role. With those remarks, I support."
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