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    "id": 518074,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Waweru",
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        "legal_name": "Dennis Kariuki Waweru",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to second the Bill. Having considered all the factors in this Bill, we felt that it is against the spirit of devolution. We are now in a new constitutional dispensation and, therefore, we cannot change fundamentally what the Constitution has given to our counties and the county assemblies. The Constitution seeks to ensure that decisions for counties are made at the lowest level possible. In that spirit, we felt it was not wise to define and specify exactly where the county headquarters should be located. Having also looked at the counties which are corporate bodies in their own self, they can enter into a contract. They can be able to sue and make their own decisions especially with their assemblies. It is also an issue of democracy to let them be able to debate agree, vote and decide on which towns should be their headquarters. We have had several instances where there have been issues in counties neighbouring Nairobi. We have had a lot of acrimony about where the county headquarters should be. Therefore, we felt that we should leave it to the elected Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) and their governors plus the community. With some consultation, they should be able to decide their destiny and determine their affairs. With those few remarks, I support the position of the Committee. Thank you."
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