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"speaker_name": "Hon. Farah Maalim",
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"content": " Hon. Jaldesa, followed by Hon. Oundo Wilberforce."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I agree with the sentiments expressed by Members who have contributed. County assemblies should be granted autonomy to make decisions independently without relying excessively on the county executive. When county assemblies lack autonomy, they are unable to exercise effective oversight over the county government. This has led to numerous challenges across the country. For example, MCAs are taken on small trips. Such gestures are presented as sufficient, while essential functions, such as ward development funds, which are traditionally used for localised projects, have either been removed or withheld at the whim of governors without any consultation or reference to the county assemblies. If county assemblies have autonomy, such practices will no longer be possible. With that, I support."
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"content": " Hon. Oundo, and then Hon. Kirima."
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"speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise to support the Bill. I also wish to join my colleagues who have served since the 12th Parliament in commending the Senate. For the very first time, they have done something commendable. Indeed, this is exactly what the Senate ought to be doing. Anything else is a waste of public resources. This is where their constitutional mandate lies. When we debated the mediated version of this Bill, we did not have many kind words for the county governments. It is, therefore, commendable that the county assemblies have now been granted autonomy to operate independently. We hope, and indeed pray, that they will now serve as a strong layer of oversight over the excesses of the county government. The Bill is fairly descriptive. Many of the matters it addresses could easily have been integrated into broader legislation. While it may appear somewhat restrictive, the provisions are necessary and timely. With those few remarks, I support."
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"content": " Hon. Kirima."
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"speaker_name": "Central Imenti, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Moses Kirima",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this important Bill. I support the Bill, with a few remarks based on the provisions of Article 95 of the Constitution. The duties of the Senate, as enshrined in the Constitution, are to address matters pertaining to county governments. This is The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "the first time since I entered this House that I have seen the Senate act in accordance with that mandate. Previously, there have been concerns that the Senate was duplicating the work of the National Assembly by attempting to exercise oversight over institutions outside its purview. Today, we can see that the Senate is finally acting appropriately and at the right time. Since 2013, when the county governments were operationalised, county assemblies have been subjected to manipulation and mistreatment by the county executives. With this Bill, which grants county assemblies financial independence, they will now conduct their functions, especially oversight, without interference or manipulation from the executive. This move can be extended further. Once county assemblies attain financial independence, the Senate could consider drafting additional legislation to ensure that development funds are also allocated under a separate model. One that is distinct from the current framework. At present, the county executive determines which areas receive development and which do not. This creates bias and undermines equitable development. Once county assemblies are independent, it will be necessary to establish a model where the development agenda is not dictated solely by the county executives. They will still be independent on the county executive. If you differ with the governor, your ward may not get any development. And that determines whether you are re-elected or not. This Bill will make county assemblies more independent. Article 95 of the Constitution defines the roles of the Senate, but it has been engaging in matters that do not belong to them. They have been wasting taxpayers’ money for no reason. This is the first Bill they have come up with that actually relates to their work. If the public were given the chance, through a referendum, they would abolish the Senate. They have been doing what they should not be doing. It is now that they have realised their role. And we congratulate them for that. I support the Bill. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Farah Maalim",
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"content": " Member for Bomet, please take no more than three minutes."
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"speaker_name": "Bomet County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Linet Chepkorir",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to add my voice to the Bill. I support the Bill and congratulate the Senate for it. MCAs are representatives of the people and the people expect them to deliver. So, we should give them money for their work to be seen. With this funding, they plan what to do. Because they are not independent, they cannot properly oversee county executives. When they have their funds, they will be independent and carry out their work better."
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"speaker_name": "Bomet County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Linet Chepkorir",
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support."
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