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    "id": 1210236,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1210236/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "As we receive and consider these fiscal documents, we must be cognizant of the challenges facing Kenyans; one of which is the high cost of living. Another challenge that we are facing and has dragged on from around August, 2022, is drought and famine, among others. It would be irresponsible of the Senate not to take action. As national leaders and servants of the people, we must facilitate dialogue and institution of fiscal policy measures that address these challenges by channeling the resources that we have where they are most effective for efficient Government services. Additionally, we have a duty to oversight the budget process and ensure that there is prudent public finance management as the budget is critical in delivering the promises of devolution as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya. Therefore, we must be vigilant to scrutinize the budget of the last financial year to determine the impact of resources allocated to service delivery and realization of the various devolved functions and to scrutinize the current policy programmes outlined in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) that will be presented to this Senate. This will ensure that these are aligned to the devolved governance structure, economic development and recovery and principles of inclusion, equity and equality. I urge all hon. Senators to be available to consider the aforesaid budget documents in order to approve this particular business within the required timelines for our counties to receive the necessary funding for critical projects and programmes."
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