{"id":1375579,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1375579/?format=json","text_counter":13,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Kingi","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":"2023/2024 Financial Year and the responsibilities of the national Government and county governments pursuant to such allocation; AND WHEREAS on 23rd November, 2023, the Bill was committed to a Mediation Committee in accordance with Article 112(2) of the Constitution, following the National Assembly's rejection of the Senate amendments to the said Bill; FURTHER WHEREAS, on 21st February, 2024, the National Assembly considered and approved the version of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2023 in the form proposed by the Mediation Committee; NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions of Article 113 of the Constitution and Standing Order No.150(4)(b) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the said decision of the National Assembly to the Senate.’’ Hon. Senators, as you may be aware, yesterday, Wednesday, 21st February, 2024 during the afternoon Sitting, the Co-Chairperson of the Mediation Committee, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, gave Notice of a Motion for the approval of the Mediated Version of the said Bill. The Motion has been listed on today's Order Paper for consideration. I thank you. Hon. Senators, you may walk in and take your seats."}