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    "id": 980773,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me also add my voice to welcome the Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Kisii County and their support staff who have come to benchmark with the Senate and Committees on how we carry out our business. I am extremely delighted that they are here at a time when, this morning, we religiously and dutifully went through the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and various Committees were sitting. Particularly, the Committee on Education where I sit, is dealing with the Bill on Early Childhood Development Education, which is so critical in the establishment of the ECDE centres in accordance with the law. I think once this Bill becomes law, they will be able to apply and use it because it will be very important and useful for the running of the county. One of the reasons they are coming here is primary oversight. The county assemblies should be able to see how things are being done at the county level. We only pick them up here when they come through the Auditor General’s report, and are able to compare notes. There are many issues that you can clear and do at the county level. I am glad that you are here today. Sit patiently and listen to what is going on in this Senate. I am sure you will find very useful comments that will help you in your day to day responsibilities. I am happy and from the reports I get from the ground, and when I visit you, you are doing a wonderful job. I thank you."
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