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    "id": 724884,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/724884/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sang",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stephen Kipyego Sang",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.45 (2) (b) to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Devolved Government concerning the plight and welfare of former Councillors under Kenya’s defunct local authorities. In the Statement, the Chairperson should: (1) State whether the Ministry of Devolution and Planning is aware of the following recommendations of the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare in response to the Petition by the Forum of the Former Councillors for Legislative interventions to address the plight and welfare of former councillors. (a) The Payment of a one off honorarium of Kshs1.5 million per former councilor having served a minimum of one term since Independence. (b) A monthly pension of at least Kshs30,000. (c) Access to the premises and facilities of county assemblies including canteens and speakers’ galleries. (d) Exemption from paying parking fees, other rates and fees within the area they served. (2) The measures the Ministry has taken to implement the above recommendations. 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"
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