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    "content": "at the chief’s office so that those who are marginalized and cannot afford the newspaper are able to see it. We want to urge those women who are nominated in the county assemblies to take up their role. They should show that they are able and have the capability of transforming their county through legislation. They should also ensure that they are not manipulated in a process; instead, they should be free to determine whether the process will benefit the county as a whole. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we will have to look at the capacity issue very seriously because that is where the legal process comes in. The legal committee in the Senate can look at a few of those challenges and assist. We, as Senators, also have the right to bring in legislation or guide the county assemblies in legislation drafting. So, both of us have to work together for the sake of devolution with the aim of achieving it. It would be unfortunate to find that a Senator has only gone to his county assembly only once. It is important to have that bond so that you can understand their challenges. Some of them will come out and say that the governor has taken a clique and a few are remaining. Those who were elected are the ones who are given priority to go out. Then the nominated ones have to find a way of showing that they can do something for the governors. It is time we agreed whether we need one or two county service boards in the county governments. This is very critical, not only because of the wage bill, but we need to ask ourselves; this other county assembly board which employs for itself, how sure are we that they are doing the right thing? Who even checks and understands how they do the recruitment. This is something that is very wanting. When you look at the concept of commissioners in the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), we also have staff. The commission rises above the bar and embraces everyone. So, we should ask ourselves whether county assemblies need the 47 county service boards for the assemblies which will not employ more than 100 people. This is something that the Senate should debate. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion and as I support, I want to thank Sen. Wangari so much and say that this Bill will now heal political parties and even make them to grow. This can also assist Nyeri which is in a worse situation where nominated Members were thrown out by the court and now, they have to go back and do the whole process to get new nominated Members. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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