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    "content": "Citizen participation in the budget making processes is anchored in Article 1 of the Constitution which vests sovereign power to the people of Kenya and to be exercised only in accordance with the Constitution. Such power may be exercised either directly or indirectly through the democratically elected representatives. Citizens accountability audit on the county budget making process assess the level of compliance with the relevant legal requirements and determine the effectiveness of the public participation in promoting good governance. It is against this background that the Office of the Auditor-General undertook a citizen’s accountability audit on public participation on county budget making process across 18 counties, namely; Nairobi City, Kiambu, Kisii, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Kakamega, Narok, Bungoma, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Turkana, Isiolo, Meru, Kirinyaga, Nakuru, Garissa, Kilifi, Mombasa and Makueni and submitted a report to the Senate highlighting experiences from the county governments and making recommendations on the same. Hon. Senators, in my considered opinion, this report is not an ordinary report on financial statements and operations of county governments and in this respect, I therefore refer it to the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget working together with the Standing Committee on Justice, legal Affairs and Human Rights to scrutinize its contents and make observations and recommendations thereon; by way of a report submitted to the Senate for consideration and adoption. The Committees are required to identify gaps in the public participation processes highlighted by the Auditor-General and to come up with legislative interventions, that will standardize procedures across the 47 county governments. Appreciating that the budget cycle for the next financial year is already ongoing, I urge the Standing Committees to expeditiously consider the report and submit their recommendation within the next 60 days for consideration by the Senate. I thank you. Next Order"
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