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"speaker_name": "Sen. Farhiya",
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"content": "Madam Deputy Speaker, I had never imagined that I would meet senior counsel in my life. For many years, I only saw them on television. It felt good to see them in real life. One of my moment of highlight, was during the debate for the formula for county revenue allocation. I have never spoken about this on the Floor of the House. Today, being my last day, let me speak about it. It was a challenging time especially for Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and I who are in leadership. On the other hand, we had to take into account the interests of our people to ensure they got justice in terms of the formula. I thank all the Senators who were not losing funds in that formula, yet they supported us. Madam Deputy Speaker, as a result of that, Wajir County got an extra Kshs3 billion. If the fight was not there and we did not get support from those who were gaining, then Wajir County would have been worse off today by a good Kshs3 billion. I am grateful for that big achievement. Another thing that I am grateful for is securing Kshs17 million for the ex- members of the Land Tribunal Committee in Wajir County who, the Governor for"
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