{"id":865470,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/865470/?format=json","text_counter":50,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kihika","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13216,"legal_name":"Susan Wakarura Kihika","slug":"susan-wakarura-kihika"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we started the system of devolution, we were extremely excited that it would address issues in mashinani. However, the non-payment of bills is leading to the same people that we are trying to empower in the grassroots being auctioned and run out of business. It is a travesty that is happening across the country. 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."}