{"id":537186,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/537186/?format=json","text_counter":504,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"debated it and it was unanimously passed by all the Senators. It touched on the four headquarters that are subject to these amendments today. I do not know what has happened between when we passed that Motion and now because it seems there is some resistance. Let us, as a House, be consistent. We are a House which believes in affirmative action. One way of demonstrating that we care for those of our brothers who are disadvantaged is through supporting this amendment. I am aware about the situation in my neighbouring county – Tharaka Nithi – because I drive through there everytime I go to Meru or come to Nairobi. Indeed, they are in a worse situation than Nyandarua, because in Nyandarua, at least, there is a church compound where these people meet. In Tharaka Nithi they have pitched a tent. In Nyandarua, the Governor has an office on top of a shop, but there is nothing in Tharaka Nithi. I understand what the Emeritus, the Senior Senator for Busia is saying. We can look at Busia and other deserving counties next year. But for now---"}