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    "id": 705632,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/705632/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gichigi",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1909,
        "legal_name": "Samuel Kamunye Gichigi",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, I am happy that this Bill is providing certain requirements. There are certain core values that the County Assembly Public Service Board is supposed to follow based on the Constitution. I have been wondering whether, perhaps, we did not make a mistake by attempting to duplicate the structure that is at the national level at the county level. Instead of focusing on devolving resources and development to counties, we are focused on devolving the Civil Service structure. Therefore, most of the money that goes to the devolved units is spent on recurrent expenditure. It is, therefore, right that a Bill that controls how employment at the county is governed be passed and be passed quickly. I have, in my county, very many officers. Some of them are not sure about what they are supposed to do. I have heard complaints from across the country that people are being employed just because some people want to give jobs to their friends and relatives. I urge Sarah Serem and her Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to be very careful. The SRC should be vigilant so that we do not continue spending money that was spent on development before devolution on recurrent expenditure. I also support the provision that gives some protection to the clerks so that they are not dictated by either the board or the county assembly. I can only urge the county assemblies, when they are approving this position as provided under this proposed law, to have in mind the interest of the county. They should get somebody who can give the best to the county instead of being swayed by political considerations. I support this Bill and urge my colleagues to do so as well."
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