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    "id": 628258,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kanainza",
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        "legal_name": "Daisy Nyongesa Kanainza",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. First, I want to appreciate Sen. Khaniri for being the eye of the people of Vihiga County. As we consider all petitions that have been brought to this House, it would be important for the relevant committees to look into the matters raised as soon as possible. We have so many petitions from the counties and people expect us to act on them as soon as possible. It is our mandate, as the Senate, to protect the counties and their governments. It is very unfortunate that county governments have resorted to stealing and engaging in corrupt deals. It is only the Senate that can save these counties. Sometime back, Sen. Sang brought a Bill to create the county development boards. How I wish we could pursue the matter in a different way, so that we can ensure that all stakeholders in the counties are brought on board when it comes to issues of development. This would save us the problems that we are facing at the moment. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as one colleague said, we also need to look at the academic qualifications of all elected members not only in the county assemblies, but also in the National Assembly and the Senate so as to ensure quality delivery of our mandate. It is also high time that Senators were given the county oversight funds, so that they can also give back to the society through civic education. This will ensure that people know their rights and the mandate of the Senate. Thank you."
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