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    "id": 1208167,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1208167/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Vihiga County, ANC",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adagala Beatrice",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to also add my voice to this Motion by the Committee on Delegated Legislation. I congratulate them for tabling the Regulations. We have had cases whereby contractors are given work, there are no proper guidelines and most of them take ages to complete the work. This is a good way to go. I support the Motion on Public Finance Management (Public Investments Management) Regulations, 2022. Hon. Members have talked about the Nairobi Expressway. The Regulations should be in such a way that charges are reduced so that many people can use the Expressway. The country will then repay its debts quickly so that the Expressway reverts to Kenyan management as early as possible. Another issue is that if these Regulations are adopted, counties will be able to pay any pending bills they owe. Counties are giving contractors work that they have no money to pay for. For instance, there are contractors who constructed Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) classrooms, which they completed a long time ago but they have not been paid to date. Once the framework and Regulations are passed, most of the contractors will be paid. Also, once these Regulations are put in place, they will ensure that most investors who come to invest in our country are given better rates and tax rebates so that more people can invest. I congratulate the Committee on Delegated Legislation for the good work that they have done. I support the Motion."
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