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    "id": 1273935,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1273935/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 407,
        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
        "slug": "ledama-olekina"
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the framers of the Constitution established three arms of Government to allow separation of powers and to be able to institute checks and balances. This House passed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2023 (CARB), which was later assented into an Act of Parliament - CARA. In that Act, the law also gives this House the power to approve the Cash Disbursement Schedule. So, if indeed he is setting aside the issues of Kiambu, Narok or interest or whatsoever that the distinguished Senator was talking about, if indeed the Executive through the National Treasury disbursed money without the approval of this House, it is a matter that should concern this House. So, when I rose here to request for that to be substantiated, the best thing that can help this House, is for the distinguished Senator to table the facts that the National Treasury has indeed released that money so that it can be able to be part of the HANSARD; that the National Treasury released money before this House approved the disbursement schedule. It is very simple. It is not a matter of interest of Kiambu. Of course, I am interested in Kiambu because it is part of Kenya, but I am also interested in ensuring that all the 47 counties receive money approved by this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senate plays a critical role. This is a Bill that originates from this House. The Cash Disbursement Schedule cannot be originated from the National"
}