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    "id": 396663,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "The iniquities in this country are the reason that we brought devolution. I do not know why I am being gagged. I want to talk about some roads in specific counties. In some counties like Kakamega, we have a road that runs from Sigalagala to Butere and to Sidindi. This road connects two major counties; Siaya and Kakamega. This road has been the subject of politics. Everybody who cared to win while asking for presidential votes spoke about this road. As we debate in this Chamber, we have earthmovers lying on it for the last three years. It is waiting for the next round of elections for a would-be presidential candidate to ask for votes using the same. I will be requesting, when we move the KeRRA Fund to the counties that the Governor of Kakamega moves with speed to ensure that funds are allocated to Sigalagala-Butere and Khayega- Shinyalu-Chepsonoi Road and Lurambi, Shikoti and Bungoma roads. These things are very serious. The way we speak about them, one can think we are speaking from the prism of tribalism. If you go to the Coast, you will find that there is a major road that runs from Voi to Mwatate taking us to our trading partner in Tanzania. Recently, the road was being done. I am hoping that hon. Mwazo is here because the road from Wundanyi to Mwatate should also be done. A lot of business is done by the local people who move their goods from Wundanyi to Mwatate. If this Senate cannot allow us to say these things, the Senate will be falling short of the glory. I appreciate the comments from the background from my junior colleague, (Dr.) Kuti. However, just as I taught medicine when he was my junior in school, he will also learn from my debate here and see that funds are sent down to the counties. I support."
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