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    "id": 798101,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Seneta",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 611,
        "legal_name": "Mary Yiane Senata",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me a chance to add my voice to the Speech made by His Excellency, the President in the State of the Nation Address. The ideas in the Speech were excellent, unifying and gave hope. The President touched on many areas but only a few of them are of great concern and if addressed well, will go a long way in helping him to leave a better legacy. The President assured Kenyans of his support for devolution. He also discussed the challenges that were faced in the beginning of his term which was also the start of devolution. We were implementing a new Constitution which started in his first term as the President. He also talked about how much funds have been invested in devolution and how much needs to be invested. This will go a long way in enhancing development in all the 47 counties. The Constitution has clearly put the framework for allocating money to the counties unlike before where money used to be allocated through the Central Government. This time round, counties get equal resources. Therefore, all the 47 counties will be developed. The President also touched a lot on unity. He promised to unite Kenyans especially after a long divisive campaigning period and electioneering year that has divided Kenyans along tribal and party lines. Therefore, he urged Kenyans to come together and forgive each other in the spirit of the ‘handshake’. This was great. I urge all leaders, both in the county governments and in the national Government to unify Kenyans through the ‘handshake’. The President also talked about corruption and assured Kenyans of his commitment in fighting the vice. Corruption has denied Kenyans development in many areas. Kenyans are losing millions of money through this vice. Therefore, the assurance of the President was encouraging. For it come to reality, all leaders from all levels and all Kenyans should join hands with the President in fighting corruption. Corruption is not only about stealing money; it is also about denying Kenyans the little service they need. Today, many Kenyans do not get timely services. You go to a hospital and Kenyans are lining up for services. In the universities placements, students are not given that priority and in our institutions, you are attended to according to who knows you better. This vice needs to be fought hard by everyone. I congratulate the President for saying that he will not condone anybody who will loot this country’s property even in terms of justice. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the other thing that impressed me in the President’s Speech is his Big Four Agenda. He talked of housing, health, food security and manufacturing. Looking at these four agendas, if they are well addressed, I think the issues which are facing this country like unemployment will be addressed. When we talk of manufacturing, instead of importing many products, we shall be able to manufacture our own and buy them cheaply because we shall use our raw materials and also employ our youth in those manufacturing industries and plants. I think we should sit down with the Executive and with the help of Legislators, both in the National Assembly and the Senate, implement his agenda, especially the manufacturing one. 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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