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    "id": 1065503,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1065503/?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 point is the issue of 15 per cent to 35 per cent increase for county allocation, resources going to the county. The truth of the matter is that when we say 15 per cent, anything additional is a discretion of whoever is ruling. When we say it should be a minimum of 35 per cent, it means that there is no discretion. Therefore, whoever comes in, and we do not care who it is, will have to ensure that 35 per cent of that money goes to the counties. For some of us who come from counties where we have been in the opposition for a long time, this is very critical. We want to get our share. Let us now deal with our local issues in terms of whether the governor is misappropriating funds or not. The fact that the money will flow to the counties, irrespective of whether you voted for the ruling party or not, is a positive for this country. I urge the people to support this because we do not know who will be in the opposition today or in the Government tomorrow. Today, you are in the Government and tomorrow, you are in the opposition. Let us support this because it ensures that, at least, 35 per cent of resources find a way to the counties. 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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