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    "id": 853120,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/853120/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Runyenjes, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Eric Njiru",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 2725,
        "legal_name": "Eric Muchangi Njiru",
        "slug": "eric-muchangi-njiru"
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    "content": "Since we changed the Constitution there has not been a very clear pension scheme for county governments’ workers. We are all aware of the challenges that face our people after retirement. So, there is a reason for us as a House to support this Bill so that we can allow our people to live a good life even after retirement. I believe that majority of us have interacted with former councillors. They were not properly organised in the pension scheme. All they tell us is to help them pursue their retirement benefits. They live miserable lives. Many of them are sickly and are not able to afford medication. So, this Bill is going to offer the county government workers both at the executive and in the county assemblies at least something after retirement, something that can enable them have a good life after they have left public service. Just this morning, I got a call from a few teachers who are sending me to the National Treasury to help them pursue their pension. I was imagining those others who have not been able to have a pension scheme, those that have already retired and want to take care of their families, and educate their kids. It is high time we considered this Bill by Hon. Muriuki Njajagua and help those working currently in our county governments so that in future they do not fall into similar predicament."
}