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    "id": 864829,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kihika",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13216,
        "legal_name": "Susan Wakarura Kihika",
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    "content": "My dear friend the Senator for Narok County, I am sure, you have stated that you have read the Bill and so have I and our colleagues. When you look at Clause 6(2) (a) it says- “The Chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from amongst the Trustees appointed under paragraph (d), (e), (f) and (g).” So, yes the different groups, which are what I was getting to, be they the County Public Service Board (CPSB) or County Assembly Service Board (CASB), have nominees, and then, the chairperson is appointed by the Cabinet Secretary. I have a problem with that. I refer you to Clause 6 (2)(a). It is very clear and articulated. Therefore, I would want to see these representatives or trustees appoint their own chairperson, but not have the interference of the Cabinet Secretary on a matter that is such a county matter. This is how the national Government keeps diluting the powers of the county governments. I do not believe it is a good idea to have the Cabinet Secretary making the appointments. We have also seen the representative of the CPSBs and the CASBs as well. I like that because it recognises that there are two different arms of government at the county government level and not just leaving it with the executive. However, I would also like to state that ---"
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