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    "id": 1169922,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1169922/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Yatta, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Charles Kilonzo",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 46,
        "legal_name": "Charles Mutavi Kilonzo",
        "slug": "charles-kilonzo"
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I support this County Allocation of Revenue Bill. It is unfortunate that most governors are elected as simple people, but the minute they take office, they become like demigods. Why would a governor refuse to pay a supplier? In counties like Machakos, the healthcare system has basically collapsed because they are unable to pay for the drugs they collect from KEMSA and even for cleaning services, yet they have the money. It happens across all counties. Most governors want to do mega projects for obvious reasons, which is personal gain. They do not want to provide services. If you move around entire counties or even constituencies, the projects you are likely to see are either those under the (NG- CDF or the national Government. As we go to the elections, if this is a shortcoming in law, it is very important that the next National Assembly and Senate should address it. This will ensure that funds are devolved, even to ward level, so that we do not have a situation whereby governors treat this money as a personal kitty. I support the Bill."
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