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    "content": "We will make strides towards that and we will tell you the activities we will engage in. You will see us across the political divide, from Mheshimiwa Jaguar, Hon. Babu Owino, Sen. Kang’ata, Sen. Malalah, Sen. Were and Sen. Cherargei moving together in the same caravan addressing rallies, meetings and coming up with proposals. We are already engaging a team of experts to see whether we need to look at the law. I know that the issue of a constitutional referendum has brought divisions across political parties. Madam Temporary Speaker, if your child falls sick today and goes into Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and you are told that you must do one or two to save the life of the child, you will do whatever the doctor asks. This country was in ICU hurtling down an abyss. Whatever it takes for us to heal this country and create bonds that will forever unite us, must be done. The President spoke about the progress we have made and he mentioned Nairobi’s regeneration. Next week, I will be seeking permission from yourself to give a Statement on the state of Nairobi County. Nairobi County affects us all, is the face of this country and a hub of East and Central Africa. There has been hue and cry about the state of this county regarding drainage, floods and housing. As the Senator of this County, I am supposed to play an oversight role, not in a subjective but an objective manner. I am glad that I will get leave from this House to give a thorough and well considered view of what we must do for the sake of this great City. Nairobi holds 60 per cent of this country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). If Nairobi works, all the other counties will work. I will be looking for the support of my colleagues to try and solve the problems that are bedeviling our City. Madam Temporary Speaker, for a long time people have expected that the role of a Senator – and we must strengthen that role – is to do oversight by conducting demonstration and holding press conferences against their governors. That is when they are deemed to be working. People have been asking why Nairobi is in a mess and I am quiet. I will clearly state, during that time that I will be given, how oversight is played in an objective manner, through reports that have come to this House and proposals for interventions by the national Government and county governments, so that people can know what to believe. Beyond that, we need to create a proper framework through which, for example, the Senator of Kisii can officially interact with the County Assembly of Kisii and have his space to oversight that county to get reports. Today, Sen. M. Kajwang’ has tabled the Auditor-General’s Report of Turkana County and other counties for the Financial Year 2013/2014. If I start relying on reports today, I will be auditing former Gov. Kidero, but Nairobians want me to audit Governor Sonko, who is the Governor today. Do I have to wait for four years to receive the first Auditor-General’s report on Nairobi County for me to play my role? I will propose a way to this House where Senators can actively and with the immediacy of the needs of the people, play an oversight role. We need to find a way of working with the Auditor- General, county assemblies, Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) and with the Members of the National Assembly in advance, so that oversight is not done in accrual basis. Madam Temporary Speaker, I understand the challenges we are facing, from transport to traffic, muggings and the unleashing of goons all over the City. Nairobians 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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