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    "content": "I really support this Bill which will lead to county government headquarters being easily accessible and in close proximity of the people. For instance, in Trans Nzoia County, Kitale Town is a very old town which was started by the kaburus. People in Kitale are happy and businesses are established. We also have the county government also collecting revenue within Kitale Town. So, if you have to move Kitale Town to, say, Maili Nane, then you are misplacing yourself because it will cost you every morning to send your officers to Kitale Town to check what is happening. I think this Bill has been well thought out by the Mover, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, whom I know never brings anything in this House which has not been well thought out. I just want to congratulate him. The Bill is in order but when it comes to the Committee Stage, there may be some amendments which will be done in consultation with people. I do not see why you should not come to us and tell us that your county does not have a headquarters and that you need to move to such and such a region or place. I think it would be in order because most counties are facing space constraints. They cannot be able to expand because of the way the town was planned. So, that case will be looked at and, maybe, a decision will be taken by the whole House so that we do not leave these matters in the hands of the Governor, like we have seen the case of Kiambu and Kirinyaga, which were quoted here. So, let us put our house in order and ensure that we give counties the way forward. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to support."
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