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    "id": 667596,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/667596/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Billow",
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        "legal_name": "Billow Adan Kerrow",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank the Senator for Kajiado for bringing this petition. It is instructive to note that in this country we have abandoned the very useful culture of planning for development in urban centers. There are many towns and urban centers in this country that have not even seen electricity or a piece of tarmac road. The country used to have a blueprint for development, that is based on needs and equitable development. What is now happening is the situation where development of urban centers and other parts of this country is based on political expediency and other aspects that are not based on the need. We need to examine that petition critically, but its recommendations should be made in such a way that it is expanded to include the many other places that are facing a similar situation. This is a major concern. This is why we have a lot of inequalities and differences. I agree with the Senator for Migori that this Constitution addresses historical issues, including marginalization, so that going forward, we should not be perpetuating the same things. That is why we have the equalization fund to address infrastructure in some of those counties. If today we are again doing the same thing in terms of resource allocation, then it defeats the whole purpose of having those kinds of funds. I think it is important that these Members have brought this kind of petition that specifically examines concerns regarding development in some parts of this country."
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