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    "id": 1300131,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills. No. 30 of 2023) was published in the Kenya Gazette No.103 on 20th July 2023. The Bill was first read in this House on the 19th September as per our Standing Orders No.145 through the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget where I am privileged to sit as the Vice-Chairperson. The Equalization Fund was established under Article 204(1) of the Constitution. It was established to take care of the basic services and needs, including water, roads, health facilities and electricity specifically to the marginalised areas. I had the privilege to move the same Bill earlier. I stated that 1,024 regions, which are situated in 34 different counties in this country, are beneficiaries of this fund. The fund is important because it affiliates with our Constitution 2010 as far as devolved governance structure is concerned. This is because the devolved government promised to ensure equal distribution of resources in every part of this country. Why? Every Kenyan pays taxes and they have a right to good roads, clean water, health services and electricity. That is why during the establishment of these regions, there was a keen look at the needs to be achieved. The system of the centralized Government after Independence and before the promulgation of the Constitution perpetuated marginalization in some parts of the country, especially the far-flung areas. This resulted in significant levels of disparities in matters of economic development among different regions. A few weeks ago, we, as a House, were privileged to undertake the Senate"
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