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    "id": 739174,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/739174/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to hail Mr. Mutunga Mutuku, a resident of Makueni County, the Governor for Nairobi, the Governor for Kisii County as well as Mr. John Gitau for petitioning the Senate using that constitutional provision to address issues that may be affecting them or the society. On the petition by Mr. Mutuku, the story reads the same in all the counties where county governments have blatantly and deliberately flaunted procurement procedures, refused to involve the public in what they are doing yet it is expressly provided for in the Constitution that public participation is mandatory. I know that a few of my colleague who have expressed interest for governorship such as Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and Sen. Sang who have been given the nod by their political parties---. I urge them that once they get there, they should show the difference. I want them to show the difference so that devolution can succeed and benefit the public. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am only worried that these petitions may not get the justice that they deserve because members of these relevant committees are so busy on their campaign trails. Therefore, it is very difficult to raise quorum. I tried that in my Committee and I can tell you that it is extremely difficult to raise quorum. However, I urge all the committees where these petitions have been referred to expedite this process of looking into them in the next two weeks so that they can table a report in the Senate. I beg to support the petitions."
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