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    "id": 498592,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.",
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        "legal_name": "Mutula Kilonzo Jnr",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for using your discretion under Standing Order No.39. However, I beg to give notice of the following Motion. THAT, noting the constitutional role of the Senate in the protection of the interest of counties and their governments and the implementation of the devolved systems of governments. Pursuant to Article 96 of the Constitution; aware that the 47 counties are based on the delineation of administrative districts as created under the Provinces and District Act of 1992; further aware that there exist deep-rooted and historical boundary disputes between the districts which were inherited by the resultant counties; aware that there are existing boundary disputes between various counties which raise questions on the exact boundaries between the counties; recognizing the provisions of Article 188 of the Constitution of Kenya that mandates Parliament to approve alteration of county boundaries on the recommendation of an independent commission set up for that purpose; the Senate urged the Sessional Committee on Devolved Government to initiate and prioritize the drafting of legislation within ninety days to provide for the establishment of an independent commission to inquire into, examine and indentify the boundaries of counties, taking into account the criteria set up in Article 188(2) of the Constitution and to recommend appropriate changes to Parliament so as to comprehensively deal and resolve the inter–county boundary disputes to enhance national cohesion and stability. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir."
}