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    "speaker_name": "Hon. E. Keter",
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        "legal_name": "Eric Arap Keter",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I stand to support this Bill. Really, this issue has come about because of devolution. As the other Member has said, power was not devolved; what actually took place was that we wanted counties and constituencies to benefit from the allocation of resources from the national Government. The issue of the flag is a concept which came about as a result of the scenario where Members of the County Assembly and the governors, wanted to have a way, in which they could aggrandize themselves so as to be seen and recognized wherever they maybe. This House should give guidance on how the national flag should be respected. I am not challenging the fact that we should be patriotic, but there are so many ways in which you can show patriotism. Having a flag on my table is one sign; I do not deny that fact, but the issue of a Member of the County Assembly or the governor travelling in the same style as His Excellency the President is not acceptable. The other issue, which I want to really emphasise on, is names, which are a problem. When we are in the field and we meet with councillors, or Members of County Assemblies, there is no distinction between them and a Member of Parliament. There should be a very clear distinction, and I should be recognized as the hon. Member. Some of us were councillors; if a councillor or County Assembly Member is referred to as “an hon. Member”, where is the distinction? It is time we gave guidance on this issue, so that we do not mix issues. Otherwise, I do support. Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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