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    "id": 1037177,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri",
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        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Let me also add my voice on this Adjournment Motion. This is the time we should go back to our homes and count the blessings that have gone through these Senate sittings, in various committees and plenary. One of the most important things that we have gained during this session is what I call the peace dividends. Peace is a commodity that is priceless. The BBI has been able to bring about this understanding that even when we have the opposing sides at the extreme ends, we are eventually able to sit down together in a very amicable way to share and agree on the way forward. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, one of the things that we have agreed recently is the revenue sharing formula, which took some time. There was a lot of impatience with money not flowing to the county governments, therefore, creating many difficulties, particularly during this period of Coronavirus (COVID-19). More so, in the health sector, it became very difficult for us to put people together. However, with these concerted efforts from both sides, those who were antagonist and protagonist, we were able to come to an agreement that was able to shepherd this process of revenue sharing to a very conclusive level. Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I congratulate both sides. No side was a loser, every side was a winner. Eventually, Kenyans have settled on a formula which will help us to move forward."
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