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    "content": "addressed. It is not the question of which Government has been in charge. This is a problem that they have been facing for decades now and they keep wondering what happened. When they send us to Nairobi as leaders, they expect us to speak their language. It is my hope and belief that I will keep the same spirit and attitude. I would wish to fulfill the promises that I made to the people of Kericho. They continue to look at devolution with a sense of pride, unlike in the past years. They appreciate the Jubilee Government, being the first Government that has successfully implemented devolution. In the last three years, the Government has successfully funded the counties, the challenges notwithstanding. That we have functional county governments is not something that should be taken lightly. It is my hope that during my time in this Senate, I shall continue to contribute towards making the counties and devolution stronger and more successful so that everybody gets a chance, unlike in the past when power was centralized. Leaders used to seek appointments with the President so that they could lobby for development in their regions. With devolution, it is possible for us to develop and determine the fate of our counties. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as I conclude making my maiden speech and before I address myself to the Fisheries Management and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No.18 of 2014), I wish to make an observation and address the young Senators in this House. I know that they are not many of them, but with the benefit of the HANSARD, they will be able to read my message to them. I would like to remind the young Senators of my generation that not considering our political divide, we are a representation of hope to many of the young people of this country who look at us and wonder whether we will be the answer to many of the challenges facing our country and whether we will be the generation that will finally break the jinx and that our politics will cease being organized along tribe and money considerations, but intead, be organized along considerations of ideals and virtues that they espouse so strongly and hope that they can get champions in us. I hope this “Upper House” will set good precedence in our deliberations and the laws we pass in here shall send a clear signal that the Senate is the way to go. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in the last two weeks that I have sat here, I have listened keenly to distinguished men and women speak on the Floor of this House. These are people that I have admired throughout my life. They have made good contribution during their time in leadership and are now passing the baton to us. I hope we, as a nation, can speak as one family and address ourselves to the challenges facing us. It is easy when speaking about the challenges that we face as a country to apportion blame to the Government of the day. However, it falls upon us squarely to rise above the petty politics of division and stand up strongly to face these challenges head on. We must find a solution because we have the capacity and the mental aptitude to do so. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, finally, allow me to address myself to the Fisheries Management and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No.18 of 2014). This is the first Bill I am interacting with in this House. Although I have read it only partially, there are certain things that I wish to point out. This Bill addresses itself to fishermen and women of this country and here we are 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"
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