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    "id": 502306,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Obure",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the Floor. My contribution will be in support of this Motion. I, first of all, want to thank the Senate Majority Leader for the initiative to bring this Motion at this opportune time. I also wish to say, from the outset, that I am in agreement with the sentiments which have been eloquently expressed regarding this Motion by my colleague Senators who had the chance to speak before me. The Constitution of Kenyan 2010 was supported and voted for overwhelmingly. People spoke loudly and clearly and their decision, voice and desires expressed through their vote must be respected. The duty of all of us is to respect and uphold this Constitution and the institutions it created. We do not have a choice, if we wish to move forward together, but to uphold this Constitution and protect it at all times. One of the major reasons that Kenyans supported the Constitution of Kenya 2010 was devolution. In devolution, Kenyans see fresh hope. In devolution, they see an opportunity for equitable sharing of national resources. In devolution, they see an opportunity to achieve a faster case of development in their counties. In devolution, they also see an opportunity for better service delivery from their county governments. They would no longer be marginalised if the system was properly effected. The role of the Senate is to protect devolution and the interests of county governments which have been formed to advance and actualize the objectives of devolution. The drafters of this Constitution must have known and envisaged that there would be elements in our society who would undermine devolution. The drafters were right because these elements have now emerged. Elements of devolution were determined to move in a systematic way to kill devolution. First, they start with the institutions whose role is to protect county governments. Once that is done, the remaining task will be much easier to accomplish because county governments will have been exposed in the absence of the protector, the defender and 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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