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    "id": 1241229,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
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    "content": "Thwake Dam is not yet constructed. The same thing is happening in Konza City. So, this law must compel the Government to honour contracts it has with the contractors and sub-contractors especially where there is international funding or outsourced funding although it is subject to the budget process. I have not seen that coming out very strong. Therefore, the Government has a duty to comply with the contract. What happens if there is a failure to comply with a contract? It is like no-man’s land. You find that interest is accruing and the Government is in breach of contract. The matter may go to court and the Government will pay almost double the original amount. Therefore, we need a law which will compel the Government to save funds. There should be no carelessness and negligence in handling of projects. Therefore, the Prompt Payment Bill is very important. It saves the Government money, it saves time for everybody, it saves businesses and it also helps the economy of the country. A frustrated businessman, whose bills and money has not been paid, means that they will also not pay others and therefore, the economy will stall. However, once you pay contractors promptly, then they will be able to pay their employees, pay taxes in good time and they will be able to create employment. They will solve so many problems when they are paid promptly. They will also be able to advance their businesses. However, when you kill and crash almost all contractors in the country and especially in the counties, then, what are we doing to the economy of Kenya? I believe that we have to add a few things during the Third Reading. When we add those things in Third Reading, I believe that this law will become better and contractors and sub-contractors will be paid promptly. The country will save money. I thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker."
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