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    "id": 467536,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Hassan",
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        "legal_name": "Hassan Omar Hassan Sarai",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is the responsibility of this Senate to facilitate county governments in the execution of their mandate. With that specific caveat that my colleagues before me have mentioned, we are left with little choice but to ensure that the County Allocation of Revenue Bill is passed by this House. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will realise that all our counties have so far not received any money. Counties are in a dire crisis which they may have inherited. It is important at this point in time for this House to distinguish itself as the House of the wise regardless of the circumstances that we find ourselves in as we wait for the outcome of other judicial and political processes. This House must discharge its responsibility and ensure that counties are facilitated to deliver on their mandate. Sen. (Dr). Khalwale has always reminded us that the primary responsibility of this House is to protect counties. It is does not serve the interest of our counties if for whatever reason our differences or lack of appreciation of what has happened to the Division of Revenue Act will guide us with emotions not to facilitate those interests not to be protected. If our counties have no money to ensure that they are able to transact their businesses and execute their mandate, devolution will be at a loss. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you will be reminded that even hon. Members of the lower House have tried to insinuate that this Senate is reluctant or trying to forestall The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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