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    "id": 957304,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Orengo",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 129,
        "legal_name": "Aggrey James Orengo",
        "slug": "james-orengo"
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I tried to have an argument with them but it was a difficult conversation. Governors should help us to help them because we are protectors of counties and not of governors. Their bad behaviour should not make our job difficult. Finally, I urge Members not to regret because of what we have done. This is like Solomonic jurisprudence. That is a study in law where you go for substantial justice. We are looking at the counties and their needs and the people. For example, this morning, we were told about a hospital that was closed. It is about 90 miles away. The committee had to go there in the morning because the hospital is closed. We have also been told about institutions in this area which are not functioning and people not getting their salaries because of lack of funds. We are exercising a Solomonic kind of jurisprudence, because Members of the National Assembly do not care if the baby is killed. They do not really care if the counties die but we must save the counties. Irrespective of which government is in power, it is our duty to make sure that we save the counties. It is not for nothing because it is clearly stated in the Constitution that part of our duty is to protect the counties. You remarked that a lot of people do not know why the provision of protecting counties is there. My friend, Sen. Kibiru who went for mediation knows why he is needed by the people of Kirinyaga County, irrespective of who the governor is. Next time, when I go to Siaya County, I hope my governor will realise that I am a very important man in his life. I would have addressed him the way Sen. Malalah---. Even Kitui and every other county should have this kind of realisation. This should not just be for the elected Senators because the specially elected Members of this House also protect this jewel when making their contributions. If you ask why these provisions are in the Constitution, it may not extend to protecting the counties the way they are doing. Let us fight this together. Whether the Executive, the National Assembly or the national Treasury stand on the way, we are going to win. In the eyes of history, we are going to win. If you read what the late hon. Seroney used to say in the Kenya National Assembly, going by what is happening, I think he is happier in the grave than a lot of people who are in positions of responsibility. Do not count for nothing what you are saying in this House. I thank you and I support."
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