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    "id": 1241171,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chimera",
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    "content": "where we have all the money in Migori, Kwale and Homa Bay counties and yet you cannot secure payment, unless you know someone. I want to thank my colleague, Sen. Mariam Omar, for introducing very punitive measures, most specifically in Section 10 whereby, in case of a delay in that payment, that particular officer is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding Kshs5 million, or imprisonment of a term not exceeding five years. This is a good starting point. For the first time, we will have procuring officers in county governments being told to stick to the law. They must ensure that our people who have been validly contracted and have offered services, get value for their money. Madam Temporary Speaker, I will not say much. Much has been said by my colleague Sen. Cherarkey. I want to underscore the importance of this Bill that for the first time we are cushioning Kenyans from unnecessary delays and unnecessary political gimmicks such that when you did not support a particular governor, you cannot get your payment until you play and dance to their political rhythm. I want in a special way to recognize a few counties that have been outstanding in processing their payments. The County Government of Kwale. It is in the public domain that contractors in Kwale are paid in very good time. There are no issues with payments. I believe that perhaps those people in Kwale County led by our able Governor, Fatma Achani saw ahead of this Bill. They now have a legal framework to do better. If we were paying our suppliers on time and there was no legal framework around it and the Bill came before the House, I can only imagine what more we could do as the Kwale county Government. I commend Sen. Mariam Omar and I wish to support this particular Bill. I also hope and pray it comes to fruition. I thank you."
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