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    "id": 571058,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/571058/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sang",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stephen Kipyego Sang",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I share your sentiments that this is one of the very crucial Bills which seek to give us the opportunity to protect the interests of counties. We can do so if we ensure that we have strong systems, structures and accountability institutions at the county level. I thank Members who have contributed to this Bill. This Bill provides the legal framework and gives us principles and values. In Clause 5(2) of the Bill, apart from the fact that the County Assembly Service Bill is expected to adhere to Article 10 of the Constitution on national values and principles; it further provides that the County Assembly Service Board (CASB) shall adhere to the following values: They shall foster peace; provide a workplace that recognises diverse backgrounds of the employees of the service and promote national integration which is lacking in most of the counties. For example, Sen. Obure talked about many counties employing individuals from one ethnic community despite the fact that counties have individuals from different backgrounds. It is important for the CASB to realise that it is now a requirement under this framework that they shall be able to provide a workplace that promotes national values, integration and ensure that employees of the CASB reflect the face of Kenya. Madam Temporary Speaker, the other value is to provide an inspiration for public confidence and respect in the county assembly. On several occasions, we have seen MCAs fighting in the county assemblies while conducting their business. The 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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