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    "id": 773624,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/773624/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ng’ongo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "John Mbadi Ng'ong'o",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise under Standing Order No.226, which states that the Speaker may allow comments, observations or clarifications in relation to a petition presented or reported and such total time shall not exceed 30 minutes. Hon. Speaker, my issue is a clarification. I agree that the National Assembly, under Article 95 of the Constitution, is required to deal with matters that are of importance to the country and its people. I agree that the petitioners are Kenyans and we can deal with the matter, but sometimes Kenyans need to be educated about the functions that are now devolved to the counties. There is another level of legislation at the county level. They can present their petitions there so that the Members of Nyeri County Assembly can deal with the matter – investigate and find out what is happening. Otherwise, we will be overburdened by issues that could be sorted out at the local level. Is there a possibility that the Speaker of the National Assembly could have referred this matter back to the Nyeri County Assembly to deal with it? I know that issues of corruption are fundamental but if we allowed every small issue, including issues from Sega village, where I come from; to be brought here, we may not transact any other business. Thank you, Hon. Speaker"
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