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    "id": 491611,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/491611/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Hargura",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Godana Hargura",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. In this new dispensation, we have to provide the necessary powers and privileges to the Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) so that they can perform their responsibilities which, as we have realized, are weighty. This is because we have cases where when the Governors are called upon to appear before the Senate, they say that they are accountable to the county assemblies which up to now may not be having the privilege and power to summon those people. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Bill is very clear because it sets the necessary conditions or grounds for the MCAs to deliver, in the sense that it actually sets out where the precincts of the county assemblies are, so that the Members will be comfortable when they are within those precincts whenever they are carrying out their business. They will know that within that area, they will have the privilege to perform without looking behind their backs. In most cases, they will be fighting for the rights of their people and it may not be an easy job dealing with forces which curtail those rights in terms of resources and even the community access to various facilities within the counties. 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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