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    "content": "This is also to avoid other scenarios because when the people are electing a specific person to be the governor of that county, they do so having considered particular dynamics and strengths. Anybody who is a governor will tell you that the choice of the governor depends on dynamics such as regional balance at that level, ethnic composition, gender considerations and many others. For example, in my county, my governor went for a female deputy to try and ensure he got the votes from women. Some of the people might argue that some governors are uncomfortable with that provision because they think we are premeditating their death; or it could be a ploy for their assassination so that their deputies could take over. However, it is important that we pass this provision so that we allow for seamless and smooth transition, in case what unfortunately happened in Nyeri County happens again. Madam Temporary Speaker, what this part specifically tries to put in focus is adding flesh to Articles 163 and 182 of the Constitution to ensure that grey areas that were left are clarified. Therefore, governors should not worry at all that one is premeditating their exit from power. I know that being a governor is very sweet, with all the trappings of power and being called ‘your Excellency’ wherever one goes. However, that should not make them fear anything because as the Bible says, we should not fear somebody who kills the flesh; but one who kills both flesh and soul. Madam Temporary Speaker, I encourage them to be with us on the same page. This is where the issues in Nyeri come into focus. We are putting in place a provision for the County Assembly to approve. It is good that the Majority Whip is here. The Mover of the Bill should raise the threshold for approving the appointment of a deputy governor in the county assemblies to be a bit higher; to the level of a super majority. We have allegations in our county assemblies that there is political patronage of the county executive. Thus, we avoid cases where somebody can nominate their relatives, business partners, girlfriends or wives to become the deputy governor. When we increase the threshold to be a super majority it will give an opportunity to county assemblies to approve the right people to serve a full term. I call upon our county assemblies across the 47 counties to be aware that they have an onerous responsibility and commitment. When such a responsibility is bestowed on their shoulders, they should know they are undertaking it on behalf of the many people they represent across our 47 County Assemblies. Therefore, this Bill is timely and will give an opportunity to the counties that do not have the deputy governors at the moment. It will also breathe life into the Supreme Court advisory. Madam Temporary Speaker, secondly, I agree that county secretaries, as per the structure that has been provided legally, are somehow the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of our counties. Therefore, they ensure the daily running of the affairs of the counties. To ensure that we get the right person for the job in our counties, we should allow a competitive and open process, through a panel. Most of the counties are struggling in setting up both institutional and infrastructural development. There is also a problem with running the human resource, the finance department, procurement department, the roads department and other departments to ensure synergy and seamless working relationship between the county 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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