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    "id": 1012521,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1012521/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Makali Mulu",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "The other issue I want to comment on is the transfer of functions. The Bill caters for transfer of functions very well. This targets the Nairobi Metropolitan Services. If you look at the budget for Nairobi Metropolitan Services, it is higher than the equitable share to Nairobi City County Government by almost Kshs23 billion. The question is: How do we have money coming from the County Revenue Fund to the Consolidated Fund so that it can be used by the national Government? That is an important question that needs to be answered. Financial experts will have to look at this matter so that we do not get complications in terms of implementation. The other point I want to comment on is the issue of accountability mechanisms for the same funds. We send so much in terms of grants to so many counties, but when you look at how we account for the resources, how we monitor thee resources, I think there is a gap. This House is in charge of oversight, and therefore, we need to address that gap, so that we do not have public resources being misapplied. The last thing I want to say is on the issue of transfer of funds. The Bill says money should be transferred within seven days after approval, and I agree. With the delays we have already experienced, it is important that once we pass this law, the resources are released to the counties. Counties are suffering. We have been watching television every day and all over the country county governments are crying that they have no money. This time we supported them to get more money. So, once this Bill becomes law, let the money be released to the county governments so that they can start implementing projects. With those remarks, I second, Hon. Speaker. Thank you."
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