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    "id": 553108,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Muthama",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Nduya Muthama",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This Petition originates from my county. It is not different from other petitions which have been lodged in this House by Kenyans from other counties. I do not want to say much because it is on record that probably I am one of those who are not satisfied with the operations of my county. For that reason, I refer the House to Article 96(1) which says:- “The Senate represents the counties, and serves to protect the interests of the counties and their governments.” The people of Machakos through MCA Ndeto, the writer and the Petitioner, are coming before this House to present their grievances and problems to the Senate so that they can be listened to. I request the concerned committees that these petitions are going to be very many. There is no one county that is not raising issues. It is said that justice delayed is justice denied. For that reason, the committees must work with the fastest speed possible to ensure that the life of this House does not expire and leave pending issues. The hope of Kenyans wherever they are when it comes to devolution is on this Senate. I do not want to say much. I wish the Committee the best of luck and ask them to work to fulfill the expectations of Kenyans. There is no other place where these petitions can be dealt with other than on the Floor of this House. As I said, since they are going to be too many and in big volumes, it is up to the committees to work round the clock to make sure that they deliver justice to Kenyans."
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