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    "id": 871668,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Were",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Petronila Were Lokorio",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Motion that approves Senators to serve in the sessional Committees, that is CPAIC and Committee on Delegated Legislation. The CPAIC is a very important Committee which helps to promote and strengthen devolution which has changed our counties for the better. However, that change comes with responsibility. Therefore, county governments need to know that they are accountable to the people that are represented by Senators who are here. Therefore, when they are called upon by this Committee, they are not called to be grilled as we are normally told; they are given a hearing so that they can explain how the funds that the Senate sends to them are utilised. Transparency and accountability are tenets of good governance and we cannot run away from them because we are a country of laws and that follows proper governance. Therefore, these tenets must be upheld. County Executive Committee (CEC) Members also have a responsibility to do their work. They should know that it is not just the governor who will be questioned by the CPAIC, they too have a responsibility. As the governor is called to this Committee, they hold the biggest responsibility because they were given that role by the governor. 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."
}