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    "content": "glad to report that after the successful visit by the Committee on Health to Cuba, finally, the county governments have put ink to paper and by the end of this month we will receive specialised doctors from Cuba. My county of Nyamira is privileged to be among those that will receive a cardiologist. However, this will not make sense unless our county governments understand their role, be proactive and focused. They need to understand that health is one of the key services that were devolved. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the money that is allocated to roads in the counties is Kshs8.5 billion. This money should make a difference. During this rainy season, there are so many areas where people are not able to move. Our county governments have not properly utilised the money that we send to them. It is a big challenge to the various Committees in the Senate to ensure that they put the county governments to task, so that they can deliver on their mandate and ensure that services to our people are delivered and impact is felt from the money that we send to them. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am happy to note that from this allocation, Ksh2billion that has been set aside for Technical, Industrial and Vocational Education Training (TIVET) centres. As we have always said in this House, it makes no sense that this country has people who still import furniture all the way from China. All we need to do is to ensure that our TIVET centres are supported by the county governments. We need to ensure that these centres buy equipment that can produce furniture almost to the same standards and quality as what we get from China. By doing this, we will create a new market for these TIVET centres. We do not need to look to the East because we can get these products locally. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, because of time and the fact that you have been gracious enough to give me five minutes, I beg to support this Bill in the hope and spirit that it will impact on our people. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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