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    "id": 1077444,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui South, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Rachael Nyamai",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13374,
        "legal_name": "Richard Ken Chonga Kiti",
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    "content": "would like to also note that this is an increment with regard to all counties. The allocation has moved from Kshs316 billion to Kshs370 billion. I hope this money will make a difference within our counties with regard to functions that have already been devolved, especially matters of the county health functions, agriculture, provision of water, and provision of clean markets which is a very big concern today. As you know very well, those dirty markets are also linked to poor health within our counties. Also on the matter of our roads, you are aware that they have been clearly classified to KeNHA and KeRRA. We deal with some of them. Some of our county roads are in very bad conditions, among other functions. As I support what many of my colleagues have said, I would like to take note of lack of transparency in declaration and also payment of pending bills. This is not a unique subject in our country these days. That is because most of our businesspeople within our constituencies are suffering. Since the 11th Parliament, they have not been paid. This has caused terrible situations within families where children cannot go to school. People who were relatively wealthy cannot even afford their healthcare. It is a matter that needs to be discussed. I am happy to also note that the Cabinet Secretary was very clear that this should be the first charge. I want to believe that our counties, and specifically my county, will take this into consideration and ensure that all the people who have pending bills are paid and do not care about their political situations at this time. I am saying this because I am aware of people who are going through hell because of pending bills. I would also like to say that it is important for the Senate to, at the same time, take clear consideration and take their time to scrutinise those pending bills."
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