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    "id": 1241251,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tobiko",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The intent of this Bill is good. At both levels of Government, the national and county governments across the country, we have experienced a lot of contractors and suppliers of goods and services suffering immeasurable consequences because of delayed payments. I therefore rise to support this Bill with amendments because if we talk about interest on delayed payments, it may become a challenge and untenable. However, the general intent of this Bill is good. It will also bring discipline to the contracting agencies. Madam Temporary Speaker, with the changes in governments at the county levels; different governments coming in office even after five years, we have seen contractors and suppliers whose payments have been delayed and others have never been paid. People have suffered with bank loans, collateral damage, property has been auctioned by the banks because people take loans in order to supply and deliver these goods and services. We have seen Kenyans who have suffered to an extent of getting sick. Others have lost their lives in other situations because of depression. Family properties have been put into jeopardy because of delayed payments. This Bill will bring discipline into the whole supply chain. We should have good intentions. When you advertise for goods and services, then you should also be ready to"
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