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    "id": 1171814,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1171814/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Butula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Oyula",
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        "legal_name": "Joseph H Maero Oyula",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I also want to take this opportunity to contribute to the KRA (Amendment) Bill that is geared towards changing the name from KRA to KRS. While I support the change, I would not agree with the idea of giving the Commissioner-General more powers from the Board, because that will amount to almost creating a dictatorial Authority or Service. The Board should maintain its position of controlling the services of the Kenya Revenue Authority. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the other thing I want to mention here is that in the old Act, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) staff were given a commission of 2 per cent for any revenue collected above the budgeted amount. I am sure that used to create a lot of enthusiasm among the staff because they knew that if they worked very hard, they would get commission at the end of the year. That should be looked into so that they are encouraged to work hard and avoid corruption. If they do not consider that commission, the staff will continue looking for what they can do to make money for themselves. The KRA junior staff also need to be motivated. They do a lot of work but all the consideration goes to the bosses. That leaves a loophole for them to look for their own money. To reduce corruption in KRA, we also need to look for a way to motivate the junior staff and recognise them for the work they do. This recognition came about when they were getting a commission at the end of the year for any revenue collected above the targeted amount. I want that to be looked into so that the staff can be motivated and encouraged to work specifically for the development of this country."
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