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    "id": 712994,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Muthama",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Nduya Muthama",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I stand to second the Motion on Adjournment that has been moved by my colleague, Sen. Elachi. First, I give credit to the leadership of the House and the Speaker for conducting a successful but difficult Session. This House has worked around the clock, but there have been serious barriers in the process of trying to achieve and deliver services to Kenyans. Nevertheless, Senators have done their work. I am sure that Kenyans have understood that the Constitution that brought devolution is working. Governors have been given powers to work and distribute the money that has been allocated to the counties. However, they have not worked to the expectations of Kenya. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we have been frustrated by the “Lower House”. We have faced challenges with regard to some Bills which the National Assembly has decided to pass without consulting the Senate, as it is required by the Constitution. We have raised these issues, but they have not been considered. We were denied funds for oversight, yet we represent larger areas and we are paid the same salaries as Members of the National Assembly. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, my county has eight constituencies and the electorate expect me to listen to them and address their grievances. However, my salary is equal to that of a Member of the National Assembly. The Women Representatives in the National Assembly also have funds to facilitate their movement, but the Senators have been denied the same. I can only conclude that this is happening because someone somewhere is putting effort to ensure that devolution does not succeed. The same happened when the Senate requested for more funds to be allocated to the counties. I thank God that the extra money was not allocated to the counties because of the corruption that we are facing in the country. The national Government is not doing much in the fight against corruption. I am in the Opposition and have been at the forefront in criticizing corruption. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
}