{"id":390149,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/390149/?format=json","text_counter":76,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Wako","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":366,"legal_name":"Amos Sitswila Wako","slug":"amos-wako"},"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, noting that Article 1 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya states that the sovereign power of the people is exercised at the national and county levels; noting further that Article 6 (2) of the Constitution recognizes that the two levels of Government are distinct and inter- dependent; aware that devolution is an important principle of governance in the new structure; recognizing the important role of the civil service the world-over causing countries to establish specialized schools of Government; further noting that the Government established a training institute for civil servants in 1956 to impart relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes, leadership and management competencies that are required for efficient and effective service delivery; noting with concern that one of the main obstacles to the efficient and effective operation of County"}