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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the current legislation must have been a learning experience. I am sure they have listened to this debate and they know Senators are disappointed with them. I am also sure that they have realised the important role that a Senator plays. As had been observed earlier by one of the Senators, they will start keeping a good relationship with the Senators and not only calling them at times when they are facing such challenges. It is our dream and desire that many of these ward administrators will live up to the dreams of the drafters of our Constitution. They have to achieve those issues that are listed. May I read a particular phrase on the office of the sub-county administrators. One of their core functions is that, the sub-county administrator shall be responsible for coordination, management, supervision and general administration of the functions of the sub-county which include the development of policies, plans and service delivery. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, one of the challenges that we, as Senators, have always cited is the issue of public participation. This falls right in the foot of a ward administrator. Most of these public participations are held at the sub-county and not at the ward levels. It is upon them to ensure that professionals not only those based in the counties but also those working in the cities have an interest in the counties. If I were a sub-county administrator and I know that a decision will be made at a public participation forum, then it is my duty to ensure that I see to it that all the well- educated members of that community are invited. I have witnessed instances where two or three idlers that are loitering in the centres are invited to a public forum that has been convened by the county government. When asked what they want, they state that they want to establish a cattle dip or a library amongst others. Three or four drunkards will vote on it and the whole community will have to live by the decision that has been made by a few. The biggest challenge that the sub-county and ward administrators are facing is that, they know they only have to please the governor. We want to move away from that. One of the dangers that this Bill presents on the clauses that I disagree with is how to ensure that we create an environment where ward administrators do not turn out to be campaigners. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if the only way I am assured of keeping my job is having the governor retain his, then I will push as hard as possible to be re-elected even if he is not doing the right thing. These are the pitfalls that we have to legislate and find ways to avoid them. In conclusion, this is my advice to the sponsor of the Bill. Listen carefully professor. Some of us are supporting but with a heavy heart. May I commend Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo because one, we share a unique relationship with him. His wife taught me in the university. There is a poem that your dear wife taught me. It is called ‘The RoadLess Travelled” by Robert Foster. If you ask her about it tonight, she will give you the poem. It talks about those who dare. Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo has dared as a Senator because not many Senators will have thought about coming up with a legislation that may be unpopular."
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