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    "id": 727629,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kanainza",
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        "legal_name": "Daisy Nyongesa Kanainza",
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    "content": "Mr. TemporarySpeaker, Sir, I thought we were to wait for the owner of the Statement, Sen. Sang. However, I will go ahead and read it. THE PLIGHT AND WELFARE OF FORMER COUNCILLORS UNDER THE DEFUNCT LOCAL AUTHORITIES I will not read the whole of it because it has some introductions and the background information. I will go straight to the specific matter that was sought with regard to payment of one-off honorarium of Kshs1.5million to all former councillors having served a minimum of one term since Independence. (1)This was based on the fact that they did not receive fixed emoluments and experienced disparities in their accessibility in terms and conditions of pension schemes over the years which will make it difficult to fairly and equitably determine each councillor’s rightful benefits. (2) A monthly pension of at least Ksh30, 000. This was based on the fact that they did not receive fixed emoluments. Further, the standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare is considering the County Pension Scheme Bill 2016 for the establishment of a legal framework for the county pension. We are all aware that there is a Bill that will handle that issue. (3) State-sponsored health insurance cannot be provided for former councillors as public service schemes do not typically, include universal cover which requires separate contribution at different rates. (4) With regard to access to premises and facilities of county assemblies, including canteens and the Speaker’s Gallery: The former councillors requested to access premises and facilities of the county assemblies, including canteens and Speakers Gallery which will be taken up with respective county governments pursuant to the Second Schedule of the County Governments Act 2012. (5) Exemption from paying parking fees and other rates within the areas they served. The former councillors’ request for exemptions from paying parking fees including other rates and fees within the areas they served was directed to the county governments pursuant to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 120 of the County Governments Act 2012. 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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