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    "id": 855047,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ochillo-Ayacko",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ochilo George Mbogo Ayacko",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to debate on this extremely important Bill. I support it with certain reservations. I need to amplify what Sen. Mwaura has said, that we need more time to look at this Bill, either within the regulations that we have in this House, or within a more relaxed setting. I have had the privilege of listening to Sen. Dullo, who passionately talked about the difficulties she was experiencing as a Senator from Isiolo. She shared how the County Government of Isiolo deliberately circumvented or bypassed her office and other establishments; and entered into what they claim to be a PPP contract for the provision of health services. When I listened to her, it was a litany of complaints and a situation of helplessness. There was an indication that a lot of things were passing below the radar without the ability of the very good Senator, who is my friend, to have a positive contribution or input into it. I also listened to Sen. Wetangula, and he was very clear that this is a timely Bill which is going to unlock the potential for growth, partnership and development in counties; something we truly need. Now what is clear here –and a bit of it was captured by Sen. Sakaja – is that the role of the Senate is not amplified in this matter. If you look at the constitutional responsibility of the Senate, you will find that it has been given the responsibility of protecting the interests of counties. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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