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    "id": 733136,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/733136/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Anami",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Lisamula Silverse Anami",
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    "content": "As we review the progress that we have made, it is important to even revisit legislation. We should not be afraid of revisiting the legislation that provides for this, even if it means a referendum. We need to understand, from the outset, the worth of such an undertaking because some of these undertakings can be very costly. However, they cannot be as costly as corruption. One of the functions that have been devolved is corruption. People have changed their private lives courtesy of corruption and it enhances impunity in this country. We have small gods and goddesses around because of devolution. We do not have a lot of control structures. We need to have control systems, so that people who are given responsibility can account fully for the steps they take. A lot of money has been given to county governments and a lot of projects, some of which have no feasibility studies, cultural impact assessment studies and environmental impact assessment studies, have become failed projects; white horses and source of corruption and impunity. I support the establishment of this Committee that will help us interact directly, urgently and in a timely manner in the process of devolution. Otherwise, devolution is a good thing for this country. We need to just make sure that it is properly fixed and there is coordination. I am happy that more competent people are now taking up places. When I see development-conscious people and professionals contesting for positions of Member of County Assembly (MCA), I am excited about this because we need to take this professionalism out there. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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