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    "id": 837587,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/837587/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nakuru Town East, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. David Gikaria",
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        "legal_name": "David Gikaria",
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    "content": "First, I do not agree with some of the amendments that have been proposed on the Urban Areas and Cities Act. The aspect of public participation is very critical in any legislation, be it at the national or county level. This House is going to expound the meaning of public participation so that members of the public can be involved in almost every aspect of legislation. One of the issues that have been pointed out in this Bill is delineation of boundaries. The Act states clearly how a delineation process can commence. Section 4(a) states that the process of delineation of boundaries of urban areas or cities may be initiated by the Cabinet Secretary or by the relevant county government by making a written request to the Cabinet Secretary. We should not leave the CS to do that. Public participation is a critical component of this aspect because getting a seat here and expanding your boundaries brings a lot of other issues, including business permits and land rates. Therefore, we need to have the public participating in the process. Also, it is not right for us to give excessive powers to the CS. This needs to be checked. We must bring on board more stakeholders in determination of matters to do with boundaries."
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