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    "content": "For example, we will look and see how we can help the residents of Machakos County to build some institutions like universities, schools, polytechnics and hospitals. They will know because there is a plan. We have seen even within Nairobi City situations where in case there is fire or some other disaster, there is no way to follow to rescue Kenyans who have been affected by that tragedy. When a building collapses, there is no way that you can rescue Kenyans or even develop further, because when you start demolishing one building, you will end up demolishing even others which are still useful and that will be a waste of resources. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we have travelled to countries like Rwanda. Kigali is so beautiful because it is organized. When you arrive, you will definitely know that this is the Government headquarters or State House and you will find all the people that you want to engage. There is no confusion. Since this is the beginning of devolution, it is the best time to come up with these structures and organization. It is a major plus and boom to devolution. If it succeeds, we should start with urbanization and many people will find their counties very good and conducive. They will stop flocking into the cities. I know of people who are already closing shop. They are leaving their rental houses in the cities and going back to their respective counties. This is because they feel that they are moving a step forward. There is no confusion that reigns in some of these counties. Since this is the beginning of devolution, it is the best time to come up with these structures and come up with this organization. It is a major plus and a boon to devolution. For this to succeed, we must start with placing the headquarters of a county government in an urbanized area. Many people will find their counties very good and stop flocking into the city. I know of people who are already closing shop. They leave their rental houses in the city and go back to their respective counties because they can see that they are moving a step forward where the Governors together with other elected leaders in the society are working. Leadership flows all the way to church elders and teachers. Every leader is a leader in his or her own right. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in my humble opinion, this Bill has been brought to the House in good faith. As the people in charge of the counties who oversee the development and the success of the counties, it is best to be brought before this House and anyone who has any dissenting view can bring it here. I beg to support the Bill."
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