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    "id": 834314,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kilifi North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Owen Baya",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Owen Yaa Baya",
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    "content": "to another sub-county and yet, they are the core of my constituency. Recently, I read in the newspapers that they have a new sub-county within my constituency that derives boundaries from my constituency and another constituency where even the Member of Parliament is not involved in the process. I read in newspapers that Kauma Sub-county has been created. I say congratulations to the sub-tribe but why would it be done without consultations? One of the fundamental pillars of the Constitution is public participation where everybody is involved and leaders are involved in such key decisions. If we continue that way, even delivery of services will deteriorate. Watamu and Dabaso wards in my constituency belong to Malindi Sub-county where there is an MP. To find services of the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), I have to go to another constituency to attend a meeting to discuss an issue that is in my constituency. The police boss of those two wards also sits in Malindi Sub-county, thus making it very difficult to have to sit in two constituencies; my constituency and Malindi Constituency. Some of the development projects like roads and all that now start cutting across because I have to consult with the other Member. This is a fundamental issue that needs to be sorted out. If the Provincial Administration is reviewing the boundaries or the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government is doing these things, let them consult leaders so that we do not end up with a situation where service delivery is interfered with at the grassroots. Thank you."
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