Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 436556,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/436556/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 117,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lesuuda",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13122,
        "legal_name": "Naisula Lesuuda",
        "slug": "naisula-lesuuda"
    },
    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was at the point where I was saying there is a school of thought which feels that it is too early to start impeaching governors. That we need to give time to governors to make a few mistakes here and there and that the Senate should give governors time to understand devolution. I want to state it here in this distinguished House that even as we celebrate 50 years of Independence as a nation, there are counties which are celebrating their first year of independence because of devolution. We also said, during the 50 years of Independence celebrations that we are starting to rewrite the history of this country starting from now to the next 50 years. So, it advances the school of thought that we have to get it right. We have to set the standards of devolution to be high. Just as Sen. Murkomen had said, we do not have to wait until millions or billions of shillings are lost or until a grave matter is committed by the CEOs of these counties so that an impeachment takes place. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me divulge to you that it is the first time in the history of Kenya, through devolution, that Samburu County has been allocated Kshs2.3 billion. This is something that cannot be fathomed. It is the first time that Embu County got Kshs3.52 billion. It is the first time that Migori County got Kshs4.05 billion. So, the citizens of these counties have seen devolution as their hope. Then we are saying that those who have been mandated by the people have a leeway to make mistakes and ruin the dreams of the children of these counties. We have to set the standards so that the counties can enjoy their independence fully. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is important to also note that the Special Committee or the Senate did not just wake up one morning and decide to go through this process. It is being alleged that the Senate and the MCAs are colluding so as to prove a point or to show that we are greater than the governors. It did not just happen, but we were guided by the laws of this land. This would be the first time that laws would actually work in this country. For many years, it has been stated that Kenya has beautiful laws that we have put laws in place, but they are never followed. This would be the first time that the law would be respected and followed to the letter. As the Chairperson of the Special Committee cited, there are several laws that were violated including the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, the Public Finance Management Act and the Constitution of Kenya. It is important to note that each governor will be treated differently so that the issue of malice will not arise. Each county will be treated differently just in case another impeachment process is to be initiated. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is also important to note something that was quoted by the ruling of the judgment in Kerugoya Court on the whole issue of values. If I can quote the Constitution of Kenya, Chapter 13, Article 232(1) the values and principles of public service include— (b) efficient, effective and economic use of resources;"
}