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    "id": 1375637,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The other issue that has been in serious discussion in our Committee is library funds amounting to Kshs425 million for the 33 counties. The National Treasury has been lagging in ensuring that counties get this money. Keep in mind that before the devolved governments came to place, we had staff in different libraries in the counties. Without them getting these funds, it delays their administration and recurrent costs that should be in place. So, I am happy that this issue of library money amounting to Kshs425 million for the 33 counties has also been sorted. As the Committee on Finance and Budget, we also tackled loans and grants, especially grants. I am happy that some grants have increased and others have been reduced. However, the deduction and increment depends on what the governor is using the money for. Is it value for money from what the donors are giving? I urge my colleagues especially the elected 47 Senators, who have had the privilege to receive oversight fund, that as we fight as the Senate and the Committee on Finance and Budget, to ensure that we give this money to the counties. With the money that you have received for oversight, try and assist us, as the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, before the matters come to the County Public Investment and Special Fund Committee (CPIC) and County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). Make sure you oversight these funds and ensure they help the local"
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