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    "id": 837011,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/837011/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ijara, PDR",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Sophia Noor",
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        "legal_name": "Sophia Abdi Noor",
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    "content": "The other thing that I have a problem with in the Report is when a facility is opened the first people it is supposed to accommodate are the locals. In the Big Four Agenda, job creation is one of the agenda that His Excellency the President of this nation looks forward to do. When we have a border point in Migori County and members of staff who are manning it are brought from Nairobi, that is not job creation because it is not accommodating the locals who are supposed to be the first beneficiaries of the facility. I am happy with the highlight that the Committee gave that the first opportunity when every facility is opened should be given to the local communities. We are in a country that has been talking about inclusivity and devolution. We asked for devolution because some Kenyans felt that they were discriminated because they are not involved in the running of the country. They also felt that the country marginalises some parts. We have devolution today. Every county has its own people who have expertise in certain fields who are managing their work. When we have a place that does not have expertise, then Kenyans are open to go and work everywhere. Honestly, you do not need an expert to cook tea. We can get a girl who can do that in Migori County. We can also get a watchman from there. Whenever a facility is opened, it is important to accommodate the local community."
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