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    "id": 1043565,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1043565/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kipipiri, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Amos Kimunya",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 174,
        "legal_name": "Amos Muhinga Kimunya",
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    "content": "So, I appeal to Members not to debate a lot on this as it is a gesture that his Excellency and the Government gave to the business community and Kenyans with the understanding that when the situation improves, they would also reciprocate and say thank you for helping us when we needed you and now let us also help you back by surrendering the relief that you gave us so that we move on with the Government programme. I believe I have covered the areas and we will be discussing more on the VAT when we get there in the afternoon, but for now, I ask that we support this specific matter. We can at least be sure that our Government will continue to operate when fully funded. If not, we will be in an uncertain situation where people will not be sure whether to make commitments to the Government. This is because people can project to see where we are going and where our revenues are. They can see our commitments and it does not look good. I know that could be part of the reason why we had delays in our NG-CDF. Last week we discussed with the Cabinet Secretary to release Kshs2 billion which was released last Tuesday and agreed that even as of today, looking through the cash flow systems, there is staff to be paid, to release another Kshs2 billion so that Members of Parliament will pay in January. Commitment is not the issue. You have already committed based on your budget, but at least pay the suppliers in January so that even the suppliers can also pay for their expenses. We will pay the bursaries in January, so that schools can start. We are trying to balance between the little funding available. I have ever been there and I know things are tight. So, let us help to enlarge the cake then we can all share a bigger piece. With those words, I beg to second."
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