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    "id": 501368,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/501368/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Kibunguchy",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 294,
        "legal_name": "Enoch Wamalwa Kibunguchy",
        "slug": "enoch-kibunguchy"
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    "content": "I know this Bill will eventually end up in the Senate and I would like to ask the Senators to bring a Bill that will address some issues in the counties. As much as we embrace devolution in this country, the devolved funds from the Central Government to the counties tend to be concentrated in the county headquarters. The Senate should introduce a provision in this Bill to compel the county governments to ensure that funds are used prudently and we get value for money. I would like to ask the Senate to compel the county governments to ensure that as soon as they get funds from the Central Government, those funds are not concentrated in the county headquarters. They should be devolved further down. We are finding it very difficult. Some governors in their wisdom think they can micro-manage the counties from the centre. That is the war we were fighting and said that we wanted devolution. If we are going to form other small centres, where power, resources, facilities and employment opportunities are concentrated, then we are not going to get the full benefits of devolution in this country. Let me touch on the aspect of servant leadership, which is something that is lacking in this country. It is lacking in the Public Service and amongst us as politicians. We must learn to practise servant leadership. We must learn to ask our masters what they want us The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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