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    "content": "As we look at this Bill and make amendments, it is critical for us to think about the sort of penalties we are going to give for misinformation, so that anybody coming to give information or evidence about any subject matter on a petition, knows that there is going to be some penalty or consequence for misinforming, misdirecting or giving the wrong information. At the end of the day, when these petitions have been processed and everything has been handled and processed through petition, it is very important to also disseminate this information and make it a public document that Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) can read and look through to see what is happening. I think that county assemblies have not realized how much power they have in terms of holding the county governments to account. By having this Bill passed into law, it will enable them to have that sort of power which is very critical to us. It will enable counties to feel that they have a sense in which they are participating and that they can actually hold the county governments to account. I, therefore, congratulate the young Senators in the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights. I have heard that the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights constitutes quite a number of young and vibrant Senators. Cascading work is the direction to go. As we have devolved institutions, we need to devolve further some of the functions and responsibilities held at the national level to the county level. That will help in faster accountability and progression of information and faster, easier and nearer participation from members from various counties. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."
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