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    "id": 842534,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I would want to really thank you. This Motion is very pertinent especially with regard to people of this country because this is a core mandate. When you look at Article 96 of the Constitution, it states clearly that we represent the counties and the interest of their governments. It is a Motion that we must be really keen about because we want devolution to work for the people of this country. There is every need for Senators to oversight what is happening in the counties but it reaches a time you wonder how to oversight. Let me give an example of the nominated Senators and even all of us; we do not have a kitty to oversight what is happening in the counties. You really want to ensure that the common man gets services but you do not have even money to take you there. Even oversight requires money. That is why it is necessary and important that Senators should be given a kitty and especially nominated Senators so that they can do their oversight role as they are constitutionally mandated. We have been employed to serve with commitment, but we cannot be committed without money. We need oversight money so that we can go out to the counties to observe what is happening. Are counties being inclusive regarding Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)? What is happening in the schools, hospitals and so on, and so forth? Madam Temporary Speaker, I strongly support this Motion. I thank Sen. Kajwang’ for coming up with a candid report which will help us to know what exactly is happening in the counties. This report will help us to move with speed with regards to oversighting what is happening in the counties. It will also help us to ensure that we oversight the county public accounts so that people get value for money. Thank you very much,Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity."
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