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    "id": 798412,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Before I second, I can make one or two observations. The County Wards Development Equalization Fund Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2018) sponsored by Sen. Kang’ata is very important because it meets the objects of devolution, as per Article 174 the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. One of the objects is to ensure that we carry on with socio-economic development to the lowest level that we have. In the objects and the spirit of Article 174 and devolution, is that we should be looking at the possible ways we can devolve the functions as envisaged under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution on the functions of the county government. I therefore, think this Bill has been elaborated and the issue of oversight well be dealt with because we now have the boards and the project committees. The role of the MCAs has been delegated so as not to interfere with oversight, now that we have the County Assemblies Select Committee. According to Clause 3(b) of this Bill, there is the issue of priority projects. All of us come from various counties that have uniqueness and different topographies that are very important going forward. Madam Temporary Speaker, your county, Kisumu neighbours the lower parts of Nandi County, where I come from. Terik, Chemise and Chemelil wards are different from far-flung areas such as where we share with the former Western Province. Therefore, the priority areas of projects in such wards in Terik and Kenyelile ward in Uasin Gishu County is not the same. County Wards Development Equalization Fund Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2018) will therefore, ensure that every ward will hold its development agenda based on its priority. As we talk now, some areas are affected by landslides while others are not. You, cannot therefore, use uniformity to address development. This Bill will ensure equality and equity in development agenda across the counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, the snapshot on that clause is the marginalized and minority groups. These groups will participate in development. For example, in my county, we now have a specific ward called Terik that is inhabited by the Terik people. The rest of the twenty nine wards are inhabited by the Nandi speaking people. It means that if we are not careful, one part of the county will be relegated because of the uniqueness of being a minority or marginalised. Every ward will address its specific development needs and will cure the aspect of being marginalised or a minority group. They will now feel that they are part of the county. One of the objects and aims of devolution is to try to address the marginalised and minority groups; to make them feel that they are part of the socio-economic development at the lowest level that we have. Madam Temporary Speaker, another aspect is that it will enhance public participation which we cannot elaborate more. I know my Committee is also considering 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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