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    "content": "transferred and yet, they were the ones who were catering for the small children that were enrolled in the local schools, where they were working. As a result of this, the governors have a workforce that is totally demoralized. This demoralization is affecting even the usage of the funds that we, as the Senate, are fighting hard to take to our various counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, in some instances, issues concerning corruption and embezzlement of inward generated revenue by the various counties has occurred in very serious proportions. This is because someone feels that you are in a position because maybe you were sent there to make money. There is someone out there who is apparently looking at you, wondering and expecting that you will take money to them. So, we, as the Senate, are supposed to be very serious on this particular matter. This is because it is not right that when you become a governor or senior person anywhere in our country, you indulge in an exercise that will affect Kenyans, maybe who do not come from a particular area. I am happy that in Nakuru we have a multiethnic representation. Therefore, it is important that the mass transfers which, right now, are seriously affecting our counties, are discouraged throughout the country. This is because they are having a negative impact on the performance of the various counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, this particular exercise, if not stopped, will lead to many counties failing and reverting back to the central Government. If the governors are operating with staff who are not able to perform, then certainly we will have serious cases of lost money and corrupt individuals being arraigned in courts. The overall impact might be that Kenyans will become illussioned with devolution and start opting for the central Government operations that were there before. So, it is important that this Motion is supported by all Senators, to ensure that the employees that are currently demoralized feel that there is a body that is thinking and caring about them. This is because we cannot stand here when families are being divided by the various administrations that are in our counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those few remarks, I beg to support."
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