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    "id": 943125,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwaura",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13129,
        "legal_name": "Isaac Maigua Mwaura",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have gone through this Report. To be honest, the MCAs could have done better. These are just mere allegations stating that the county assembly was misled. Even if you decide to impeach somebody, have some substance. Just show us you also sat down and reasoned. To be very honest, there is no substance here. Since you talked about the issue of budget misappropriation, who is in charge of the budget? Is it not the MCAs? When you talk about a task force; the governor can actually establish a task force. If you talk about stalled projects, then state which ones you are talking about. This governor has only been in power for about two years, but then you need to show. There is also the issue of development budget. This is the only one that is standing out, because there is no absorption. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when we were considering the County Ward Fund Bill, we looked at Taita-Taveta. When we were apportioning that money, we decided that we will not take a huge portion because, otherwise, we would have taken the whole of development budget. So, it is also a shame to hear that MCAs and the governor cannot agree on what needs to be done for the people of Taita-Taveta. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if a governor cannot also issue the annual state of the county address, it is to say he has no vision. This is something that you relish. I am sure even Senators here would want to address the county assemblies so that we can hear the exposition of public policy; the way the President does to the Parliament. Governor Samboja, if you are listening to me, you need to pull up your socks because how will people share your vision? You do not address people, you do not utilize the budget; what is the work of a governor? Please, remember you are no longer a DJ. You have been a radio presenter. We love you very much, but then go now and become the Governor of Taita-Taveta County. 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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