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    "id": 593139,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wako",
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        "legal_name": "Amos Sitswila Wako",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I join my colleagues in welcoming our partners in county assemblies. They must be aware that they play an important role in the implementation of our Constitution. Article 1(3) of the Constitution provides that:- “Sovereign power under this Constitution is delegated to the following State organs, which shall perform their functions in accordance with this Constitution-” Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the first State organ mentioned is not the executive or the judiciary. The first organ mentioned is Parliament and the legislative assemblies of the county governments. I emphasise on that so that you are aware of the important role that you are playing in the implementation of this Constitution. Yesterday, I was pleased the Committee on Justice of the County of Vihiga - Busia is not very far from Vihiga - petitioned the Senate on an issue that concerns the county, but which is cross-cutting and of national importance. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like other county assemblies to come up with issues which may be experienced in the county, but which are also cross-cutting so that the Senate can come up with recommendations, policies and legislations that cover those issues nationally. I want you to encourage the others. 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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