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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Leshore",
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        "legal_name": "Sammy Prisa Leshore",
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    "content": "Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As I conclude, according to the World Bank, in combating HIV and its benefits, the Government needs to devolve functions. It should transfer authority, decision making, finance management and quasi autonomous units to county governments. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, devolution has been recognised as a possible answer to many of the governance problems as we bring services closer to the people. It is noted that some of the operational and coordination problems including off-loading its control and prevention programmes, would be addressed by a devolution programme which will accelerate the implementation of projects at all levels of society. It is observed that those living in urban areas normally have better access to health care than those living in rural areas. Devolution is also viewed as a means of mobilizing skills, commitment and resources at the local level to deliver educational, counselling, medical and support services to a variety of targeted groups. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, through devolution, HIV/AIDS services and programmes are also possible to develop factors and main programmes specific to a certain county. That is to effectively monitor the progress that has been achieved and identify where more needs to be done. Devolution assigns specific services to specific counties. They can identify problems that are specific to a county, their needs and the resources they may require. Through devolution, the NACC resources will be brought closer to the people and funding will be based on the tailor-made programmes specific to each county. This is one of the ways of giving counties more funds. The 2013/2014 NACC budget was about Kshs700 million. If we were to give Kshs100 million to each county, then, Kshs470 million will go to the counties while Kshs370 million will remain at the headquarters for purposes of administration and coordination. 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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