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"content": "were going to work together. So, why the fight? Actually, these fights, whether real or perceived, are actually pushing some people now, next time, to take over those seats. While they think they are protecting their territories, they are creating a lot of interest in some of us. So, be open to those that are supposed to help you. Lastly, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you cannot, in this Senate, represent the interest of a people, of an institution or of a process that you do not understand; and you are not going to force yourself on them. But if this Bill is passed, we are going to have a legal framework of engagement. But even with that, I am talking to the county governments and the governors; let them not live in euphoria. Those seats are not anybody’s forever. It is better that you create a system that is sustainable; that you can defend, whether you are in or out, and it is better if you were realistic because it is not a kingdom that you are creating for yourself; it is not a dynasty of sorts; it is a seat that you are occupying for a time, and we now only have about three years to go. For God’s sake, open your eyes, bwana governors and know that we are here, not to compete with you, but we have a collective responsibility between the Senator, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of County Assembly (MCAs), the executive wing, wananchi and everybody – even the opinion leaders – to ensure that the money that comes to the county is utilized well for the sake of wananchi . Senators have got this unique responsibility that can turn them into a very important bridge between the governors on one side, MPs on the other side, the MCAs on the other side and the executive on another side. Because the Senator, having this legislative role in the Senate, has got a unique opportunity to interrogate other matters that do not just pertain to one county; he is able to talk to other Senators; he is able to interrogate what goes on in other counties and have this wealth of experience and information which he can use to infuse into his own county. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, just as I was saying before about the human body, the governor cannot operate in isolation. The governor needs, as his chief partner, his Senator; the governor needs to consult widely, intensively and extensively with the Senator. The governor needs to get information from the Senator, and the Senator needs a lot of information from the governor so that the Senator, while legislating in this Senate, can not only defend, but also understand what he is defending. He needs to understand the position and to explain the process that brought his county or his governor to that position. Maybe before the end of our term, we will witness some very interesting scenarios. What happens when the name of your governor happens to crop up here; that he is being thrown out of office? Is it not the Senator of that county who will have the responsibility to talk to all of us, to allow us into the insights of whatever is happening so that, collectively, we can defend that governor? We are not supposed to be fighting with them. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I just want to conclude by stating that if they would not remember anything, let them remember the human body; while the head might think that it is more important than the leg, but the head will never walk; however strong the arm it, it will never eat; however strong another part of the body is, it will never play the role of a heart. So, removing the Senator from the operations of this county is like somebody trying to stop his heartbeat and thinking that he is still going to survive. Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to support. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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