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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Elachi",
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        "legal_name": "Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I also stand to support the Bill. Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to start by also thanking the Jubilee Government – our Government. Indeed, we have started on a good slate and I believe that it is because the President is committed to the principle of devolution. But I know also that when you look at the Treasury, we still have those who believe in the central Government. Therefore, we will always have challenges that come in, as much as we would wish to move on the right slate. Madam Temporary Speaker, I concur with, the Senator for Kisumu, Prof. Anyang’-Nyong’o. Indeed, when you look at Article 187, that should be our base of fighting for more resources to the county governments. Article 187 (2)(a) is very clear that when you devolve a function, you must ensure that arrangements are put in place, to ensure that the resources necessary for the performance of the function or exercise of the 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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