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    "id": 605659,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/605659/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "June 16th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES 12 Sen. Hassan",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, my gratitude to the Kenyans who are demonstrating more and more courage to invoke the mandate of this Senate, particularly in matters of oversight. I think they acknowledge the gravitas that the Senate has. I think I have seen the temptation that Sen. Khalwale has alluded to in Machakos County and a few other counties. They are taking up functions enthusiastically which are functions of the national Government. So, as good an intention as it might be, I think it is something that we need to put a stop to. No matter the circumstances, counties must only invest in functions that are within their purview, under Part II of the Fourth Schedule. Secondly, I do recall a governor coming and telling us how they are just simply lifesaving. I think the Constitution itself is lifesaving. Therefore, when governors undertake any mandate, they must be justified and supported by the Constitution. I do not want to comment on the merits or demerits of this petition, but what is making me extremely enthusiastic is that more and more Kenyans are now bringing petitions to this Senate, as demonstration that this Senate, right now, is the best solution to the Kenyan people. Kenyans are developing confidence that the Senate is actually the policy organ around devolution in this country."
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