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    "id": 853136,
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    "speaker_name": "Aldai, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Cornelly Serem",
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    "content": "As we discuss this, we should also consider the Members of County Assemblies (MCAs). As we are seated here, they are back home doing what all of us cannot do. We know there are other interests that exist. I am not ashamed to say governors have their interests and the MCAs have theirs. But, governors will always have their say because they have more say. As we contribute, let us make sure the two bodies run parallel. We know the LAPTRUST is being advocated by governors and the LAPFUND is made for the MCAs and the county employees. Let them work parallel. If there is somebody complaining, why do you want to lump them together? Why put all the eggs in one basket? Let us separate. We know what is happening at the NSSF. Had we two bodies, we would not have all this mess in the country. We are not going to merge, let us separate the two. If you meet the Chief Executive Officer of LAPFUND, he has no problem with LAPTRUST. If you meet the Chief Executive Officer of LAPTRUST, he has no problem with LAPFUND. If you meet the two that contribute to LAPTRUST, they have no problem with those who are contributing to LAPFUND. Let the two walk together. After all, Kenyans want jobs. The moment you merge, some Kenyans are going to lose their jobs. If anything, we should expand these bodies. That is my position. As I stand in this House, I come from a village where I have two former councillors. Both are telling me that they are suffering and they should be paid. How long are they going to wait? How long? Are we waiting for their families to claim their dad or mother were once upon a time MCAs? How long are they going to wait? I am not on my own as I stand here. I am here courtesy of the people of Aldai who want their councillors to be paid. We have the money; let them pay as quickly as possible. As we discuss this Bill, we are going to advocate for those who are in the system. What about those who have just left the system? We are not poor as a country. We have a Budget of over Kshs3 trillion. We should be able to take care of our own. We are spending a lot of money to take care of wild animals, but we are not willing to spend even a penny on guys who suffered to serve this country. This country is busy out there discussing Mashujaa Day and the rest every year. The same heroes are living in poverty. These are former teachers, police officers, DCs, councillors and the rest. As we discuss all these, we should look at what we can do for the sake of those who are out there – those who cannot speak for themselves. If this is the only House that can advocate their interests, let us be fair to them. Thank you. I support the Motion."
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