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    "id": 1268392,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "On this matter, the Committee has strongly supported the MCAs and their clamour for better remuneration and enhanced benefits. The Committee learnt from KRA that the 30 per cent tax levied on reimbursement paid to MCAs is a subject of court proceedings and consequently could not be discussed in line with the subsidies rules. Nevertheless, the SRC undertook to carry out public participation on the proposed changes to the renumeration of MCAs, and to report within 21 days. In addition, concerning the closure of county assemblies, the MCAs in the presence of the media, undertook to resume their duties and service to the citizens of their respective counties. They were grateful for the timely intervention by the Senate in accordance with the provision of Article 96 of the Constitution. The Committee shall come up with a robust report highlighting all the information gathered for the record of this august House. Hon. Speaker, I am also happy to report that following the Committee's intervention, the county assemblies that had adjourned sine die have now resumed their regular sittings. We will continue to collaborate with them on resolving all the long- standing issues. The Committee did not face major challenges other than the need to increase allocations to committees to enable them to carry out their oversight functions effectively. As you are aware, many of the Committee's planned activities such as county visits could not be carried out due to lack of funds. In addition, we are also faced with issues of governors, Principal Secretaries and the Controller of Budgets (CoBs), sending junior officers to respond to invitations to appear before the Committee. This is contrary to the procedure of this House, pursuant to Article 125 of the Constitution and Section 18 (1) of the Parliamentary Provisions and Privileges Act, which empowers the House and its Committees to invite someone or anyone to appear before it. All actors in our governments should take note of this constitutionally granted mandate and give invitations issued by the Committees the seriousness they deserve. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the last quarter, the Committee plans to do the following- (a) Work more closely with the State Department of Housing and Urban Development to ensure all 45 counties listed under the programme benefit from the implementation of the Urban Support Programme's second phase and ensure that Mombasa and Nairobi counties are assisted by the State Department in the enhancement of urban development. They are, currently, not being covered. (b) Finalize all legislative proposals. (c) To establish the browse systems in Nairobi City County and possibly all other counties within the cities. (d) Follow up the status of the Siaya County Government following the resolution of the Senate not to impeach the Deputy Governor of Siaya County. (e) To consider the application of conferment of city status of Eldoret Municipality. Finally, I wish to appreciate your office, the office of the Senate leadership and the clerks of the Senate for the steadfast support they have accorded the Committee. I also thank the Members of my Committee. I want to report that we have had over 65 sittings and we have never had any issues of Members not coming. I appreciate The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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