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    "id": 874069,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/874069/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Malalah",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13195,
        "legal_name": "Cleophas Wakhungu Malalah",
        "slug": "cleophas-wakhungu-malalah-2"
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you. I join my colleagues in welcoming the MCAs from Elgeyo-Marakwet. The presence of these MCAs resurrects a fresh memory of my past. I was an MCA in Kakamega before I came to the Senate. We all know devolution is meant to take resources down to the counties. Therefore, they are our ambassadors of hope. There has been a debate on who exactly between the Senator and the MCA is supposed to perform the primary role of oversight. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have had challenges on issues of oversight at county level. I urge the hon. MCAs to up their game when it comes to the day to day oversight of the county assembly. As the Senate, we are willing to mentor them through the process of oversight. I am sure that together we will strengthen devolution. I was about to represent the Senator for Elgeyo-Marakwet in welcoming you. He is an able Senator, my colleague in the football time, a lethal striker and a wise politician. You have a Senator who is up to his task. I believe that with this kind of leadership in Elgeyo-Marakwet, you will take Elgeyo-Marakwet County to the heights that you have never imagined. I thank you and welcome you to the Senate"
}