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    "id": 1244839,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, on the slashing of salaries and allowances for the Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) in the Financial Year 2022/2023. In the Statement, the Committee should - (1) State reasons for the reduction of MCA’s salaries, removal of their sitting allowances, car grants and mileage allowances since 2022 to date. Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the benefit of the House, the President earns Kshs1.4 million and the Deputy President Kshs1.2 million. The Speakers of the Senate and National Assembly earn Kshs1.16 million while Deputy Speakers earn Kshs928,000. Governors earn Kshs924,000 and Deputy Governors, Kshs621,250. Senators and Members of the National Assembly earn Kshs710,000. County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) earn Kshs404,250 and the lowest paid are MCAs, who earn Kshs86,625. (2) State whether there is any engagement between the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) with the view to reinstate salary terms and allowances for all MCAs in the Financial Year 2023/2024. (3) State the amount of public funds allocated to the office of the MCA for the remuneration of their staff in 2022/2023. (4) Finally, disclose the budget allocation for capacity building initiatives undertaken by county governments or county assemblies for staff in the office of the MCA in the last three years; stating any measures to ensure continuous capacity building of staff in the office of MCAs across the country from the Financial Year 2023/2024. Thank you for your indulgence."
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