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    "id": 986966,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/986966/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Wajir North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to oppose this Amendment Bill. The fact is that, whenever you transfer functions, you must transfer resources commensurate to those functions. We are in a very difficult period. This is an extraordinary time that requires extraordinary actions from legislators. The functions were transferred to the National Government and Nairobi Metropolitan Services does not fall under the county assembly in terms of oversight. It falls under the National Government and our Departmental Committee. Since the transfer of functions was done, I wonder why we are discussing that resources should be taken to the county government. A county government which we are already cognisant of how it is doing in terms of performance. Notwithstanding that the deal was not signed under duress; we all watched and it was done with a lot of celebrations from both parties and free negotiations made. We cannot afford to hold any resources during this difficult period. Resources must be transferred to Nairobi Metropolitan Services so they can execute their functions diligently to the satisfaction of the people of Nairobi County. All of us live in Nairobi County and we do not want to be in a state of mess. We strongly disagree with the Senate and agree with the fact that these monies must be channelled to Nairobi Metropolitan Services with or without mediation. So, that they can execute their functions diligently to the satisfaction of Kenyans. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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