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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kisang’",
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    "content": "release resources directly by the second or third day of every month, then the Controller of Budget CoB will release those resources directly to counties. If we do that, counties will not go without funds due to the many applications. The moment they delay paying salaries, it basically means that KRA will be on them. Most employees use facilities from banks and Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) and they are due by end of every month. Madam Temporary Speaker, it is very important that we ensure whenever the National Treasury releases resources to the national Government, they also release to county governments so that we do not stifle devolution. It is important that we pass this Bill so that it is signed into law as soon as end of this month. If we do that, MCAs will be able to start debating the budgets in counties. As soon as we go to the next financial year, counties should be ready to receive money from the national Government. I also believe that we need to give a condition to counties for their own source revenue. Most counties are not collecting enough. We need the Commission for Revenue Allocation (CRA) to give an incentive to those who meet the targets, so that they can get additional revenue. Finally, Madam Temporary Speaker, I request our colleagues to pass the Bill, so that our counties can get resources as soon as we begin the next financial year. Thank you."
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