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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of borrowing by counties is very clearly spelt out in Article 212 of the Constitution. Counties cannot borrow without the approval of the national Government. However, they have abused this. In some cases, banks have extended loans, particularly loans to cover salaries when money is late from the Treasury. First, they cannot borrow by the Constitution. Secondly, even if they were to borrow, that matter would be brought here or the National Assembly. Again, banks are risking themselves when they extend that facility. On the issue of teachers, as a Senate, it is important for us to appreciate that ECD as well as village polytechnics is the only aspect of education that is actually devolved to the county governments. It is, therefore, very important for the county governments to establish that they can handle only if they can handle ECDs, should we consider any further devolvement of education down the counties. In terms of infrastructure, some counties are doing very well. We have visited 32 counties. For instance, Baringo County is building 100 ECD classrooms per year. Some other counties have totally ignored the issue of children. Other are stealing the money that is supposed to be used by our children, The petitioner has a point, but I do not know the situation currently in Laikipia but---"
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