Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 676595,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/676595/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 61,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chepkong’a",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 1154,
        "legal_name": "Samuel Kiprono Chepkonga",
        "slug": "samuel-kiprono-chepkonga"
    },
    "content": "We know that the governor is expected to appear before the county assemblies. When he refuses to do it, the Senate has the overriding power to summon him to answer questions of malpractices in their counties. We have seen them appearing before the Senate. The county assemblies cannot have the same powers as the Senate. There must be some differentiation. I am very happy with the Bill because it sets out the criterion which the county assembly will use in approving. The Bill also gives out general guideline with regard to questionnaires. We have some serious issues at the county assemblies. The former Chief Justice clearly stated that the capacity at the county assembly is wanting. I was told there is translation in some counties because they use vernacular. So, it is important to set out questionnaires on what they need to ask so that they ask relevant things. In some counties, they can be asked how they take care of their cows. That is not a relevant question. It could be important to that particular community, but that is not a criterion for purposes of approval. The questionnaire as set out in the schedule is very important for those counties. As you may know, we made attempts in the Elections (Amendment) Bill that has gone through the Second Reading. We had suggested that Members The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}