{"id":594919,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/594919/?format=json","text_counter":188,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Hassan","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":431,"legal_name":"Hassan Omar Hassan Sarai","slug":"hassan-omar-hassan-sarai"},"content":"Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for the intervention. As I conclude, I reiterate a point that was raised by other Senators before me; that this is a flagship legislative where the Senate intends to avoid or mitigate the massive legal cost that counties are incurring. I have seen counties give briefs to lawyers on payment of up to Kshs15 million or Kshs20 million on very basic issues that can be done even by an intern. I have seen certain county governors 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."}