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    "content": "We have been having serious challenges even going round our counties because of funding; a matter that would hopefully be sorted out this year. Therefore, it is important for people to understand that the fact that a governor is constructing a road does not mean that Senator cannot also make a road. The funds that the governor is using to construct that road have been fought for by the Senator. They are supposed to be oversighted by the MCAs through the county assembly. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is also the issue of county budgets. The public participation element is wanting. In my county, the common mwananchi does not understand that budget making and approval is supposed to go to the 11 sub counties. This is so because awareness is not done in the right way. Currently, there is a stalemate between the executive and the county assembly. It is my wish and prayer that as we struggle to ensure that this money is disbursed to the counties, this stalemate would have been sorted out. If it continues, the implementation of the budget would be in jeopardy. It is also worth noting that recently, there were scandals in my county touching on some departments, specifically on employment. This should not be the case. The county assembly brought it to our attention this year yet it happened last year. This is totally unacceptable. Regarding the Auditor-General’s reports, it is the opinion of my people in Nakuru County that these reports are not conclusive. We request that the Auditor-General’s office ensures that auditing is in-depth so that mwananchi does not see it as an office that is covering up corruption being perpetuated in the county. It is in the same vein that I talk about the availability of the audited reports. Accessing them is a challenge. I cannot talk to my people if I do not have the reports. It is vital that accessibility of those reports is made is easy. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me mention something that affects majority of Senators. Most Fridays when Senators are going home especially the ones that normally go through Nakuru, there is normally a very long queue at the Gilgil weighbridge. The traffic jam has made people complain. I have made a request that the old Maai-Mahiu road that was running from Naivasha to Nakuru be rehabilitated so that it can ease movement of vehicles. This is because if we are to wait for the time the road will be expanded, the inconvenience will continue. I have made that request and I hope that when it is approved, traffic will ease. I beg to support."
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