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    "id": 605877,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ongoro",
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        "legal_name": "Elizabeth Ongoro Masha",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to add my voice in support of this Bill. I would like to remind us all and the Governors who are going to be the main custodians of these funds that they need to relook at the Constitution, specifically the provisions that were given on devolved units. It should be a matter of priority for every governor to, probably, print in bold Article 174 of the Constitution and have it pasted in his office, if not for anything, but to help him remind himself about the objects and principles of devolved governments. As he executes and runs the affairs of his respective county, he will constantly remind himself of the responsibility that has been bestowed upon him, not only by his people, but by Kenyans. It is, indeed, very sad that in this House, we have considered certain issues of priority emanating from some counties, but leave a lot to be desired in terms of priority expenditure. Devolution was meant to decentralize power and resources to the people, improve the welfare of the people at that grassroots and take governance closer to the people. It was not meant to be a fortified institution benefiting a few people and creating dynasties. Because of that, I speak on behalf of many Kenyans who support devolution. In spite of all the good tidings that are coming from devolution and the development that is being experienced, especially in areas that have not experienced this before, we must be wary that during this political dispensation, we are dealing with"
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