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    "id": 1232710,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1232710/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lomenen",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2940,
        "legal_name": "James Lomenen Ekomwa",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity that you have given me. I have been waiting for this chance because I am in this Senate to represent the people of Turkana County. If you look at Article 96 of the Constitution, you will see that the Senate participates in lawmaking. It also determines the basis for allocation of the national revenue among counties as provided under Article 217. I support this Division of Revenue Bill because counties are waiting for these funds. Most of the counties, especially those in the Northern part of Kenya, are stranded and wondering because they have pressure. Funds should be allocated to the counties, so that they perform their functions well. The reason this Bill is important is because for counties to perform their functions well, they need funds. To give an example, in certain counties, when revenue is collected and distributed, you will find issues of uncertainties. Areas such as Turkana and Marsabit among other marginalized counties, are affected by drought, which cause uncertainties throughout the year. We also have other natural disasters such as hunger and famine"
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