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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The progress of any society or institution hinges strongly on the kind of human resource that the particular institution or body can attract. The fact that as the Senate, almost seven or eight years into devolution, we have not resolved the long standing issue of how our employees, particularly those who transited from the defunct local authorities and those who were employed by previous regimes in counties, where a particular governor was not elected back into office are treated, continue to undermine devolution. It continues to do so because it is impossible to progress as a country if you cannot attract the best brains available in a particular jurisdiction. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is no secret that many of the people who apply for jobs in the counties do so with a heavy heart. Perhaps, many of them take up the offer as a last resort. You will hardly find a situation where people can confidently apply to serve members of the public in a particular county due to political interference. As the Senate, we must consider, and perhaps this Petition presents an avenue for us to give a long- lasting solution on how we can safeguard the rights of workers in our county governments, such that, despite the fact that one administration may transit office, at least the rights of our workers are not interfered with. That is the only way we shall ensure that we have the best talents working in our counties and, therefore, provide the best services to mwananchi and ensure that our counties progress. Failure to do that would mean that things remain as they are and it will be extremely difficult for us to be proud. I want to believe that it was not out of idle duty that the petitioners wrote this Petition to this House. They believe in this institution and know that on each and every occasion that the Senate is called upon to rise to the occasion and give direction that will influence and shape the future of this country, we have never failed to do so. I hope on this particular Petition; we shall once again achieve that. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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