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    "content": "When it comes to decision-making, the number of people in a county will inform the decision made in that county. Statistics need to be accurate because if not, the decisions made will not help people in the county. There is need for county governments to work with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics to ensure authentic, valid data and the technical support that is important in collecting data is afforded. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics would be very willing to work with county governments for the purpose of ensuring that accurate information is given. A census is very important for the purpose of economic planning in any county. It is possible to know the density in a given county. For instance, it is possible to know which counties have large or small populations. This is very important for the purpose of distributing resources equitably. When a census is done, it is possible to know the available labour in a county. There are some counties that may have enough labour force, while some may be in dire need of labour. So, a good count of people who work in a particular county will inform the county governments in terms of tax collection. It will show the number of people who are working, how much they earn and what is expected from them. So, it is important to carry out a census, so as to find out the number of people. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when it comes to provision of services like health, it is possible for a county government to have data on the number of health centres in the county. It will, therefore, establish health centres in areas which do not have in order serve the people in the remotest parts of the county. Health is one of the Big Four Agenda. Therefore, it is important for the county governments to ensure that they have the right data on the people in their counties, so that they can serve them effectively. When it comes to employment, census can help county governments to have data on the people who are employed and those that are not. This is important because it will ensure that even the marginalized people in a particular county are employed. Due to lack of proper data in the counties, there are a number of people with academic qualifications who are not employed. This means that their energy is being wasted. They are ‘useless’ because they are not being utilized. So, there is need for county governments to utilize people with academic qualifications and skills. Through census, it is possible to know how many educational facilities are in a county. In some counties, there are some areas that do not have educational facilities and children have to walk long distances in order to access education. In a situation where there is effective census of everything in the county, it is possible for the county government to allocate reasonable resources that will go to different areas, to ensure that people access education, healthcare and are served better. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, apart from schools, it is important for each and every county to ensure access to social amenities, for example, hospitals and churches. There are some people who get out of the rural set up and move to towns simply because they want to access amenities like health centres, hospitals and schools. It is possible for county governments to stop that movement of people from counties to big towns by providing social amenities. County governments should not give people a reason to get out of the rural areas and go to the cities. If a good census is done, it is possible to know the poverty stricken people in a certain county and how to address them. For example, there are people who are in dire 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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