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    "id": 393015,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Obure",
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": "what others get out of the activities of this port. This is an activity that should be considered. It makes sense because this is an asset that makes money for the country. The fact that it is in Mombasa, the people there should be allowed to have more direct benefits and feel the impact of the presence of that port in their daily activities within Mombasa County. Madam Temporary Speaker, people have also come out to say that Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) cannot generate legislation or make laws because they do not have the capacity to do so. They face limitations. The issues of remuneration should also be addressed. All these are huge challenges facing our counties and we must find a solution. This Senate must take a lead in finding a solution and in seeking resolutions to some of these challenges. I am glad because after reading this Report, it becomes very clear that wananchi out there are appreciating that they have a Senate that can resolve these problems. Therefore, I want to say that we have a challenge and an opportunity to address some of these issues. It is our role as protectors of the interests of counties to ensure that these challenges, hurdles and roadblocks along the way which are supposed to actualise devolution are removed altogether. We must take that initiative and be in the forefront in ensuring that these issues are resolved."
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