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    "id": 1289296,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ali Roba",
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    "content": "However, when the preliminary engagements were done between county governments and the national Government, it was determined that Kshs100 million will be too little to do any meaningful industrial park programme. Therefore, the decision was reviewed to start with the first 18 counties that appeared to be extremely ready to pick up, where instead of Kshs100 million, Kshs250 million was conditioned to be allocated to these 18 counties, with a condition that these 18 counties match up the money with the 29 county governments. The remaining 29 county governments should be allocated similar amounts in the subsequent financial year. The role of the Senate is to strengthen and protect devolution. The Senate also legislates and represents and oversight counties. The release of these Kshs56 billion to county governments is a very critical function of the Senate. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as you are already aware, the first quarter of the financial year has already lapsed. Further delay in approving this additional allocation is going to really put the utilisation of the fund from the donors in jeopardy. Remember, conditions have been assigned to these funds and the National Treasury needs to release the funds in time. It is going to make it very difficult for the implementation of the fund. It will either lead to lack of release of funds from the National Treasury to the beneficiary county governments or funds being released too late for county governments to absorb the funds in line with the conditions required. As I support, I would like to urge our colleagues in the Senate to prioritize the conclusion of this Bill as a matter of urgency. It has already gone through the National Assembly and undergone some amendments by the Committee as recommended because some funds that were left out have been included. This means the Bill has to go for negotiations between the National Assembly and the Senate, delaying the process even further. As I give that information, I beg to support. I thank you."
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