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    "id": 1381403,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1381403/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibwana",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 277,
        "legal_name": "Kibwana Kivutha",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to support the Report of the Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPIC) where I sit. It is very sad how the issue of pensions is handled. Many people have died without receiving their dues. It is unfortunate that Nairobi City County and Mombasa County have the highest pension debt according to the data submitted. The interest charged by the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) and Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPTRUST) has led to the growth of these penalties. So, it is unfortunate that counties have failed to settle due to that. Nyamira and Nyeri counties have already settled their principal pension. So, it is possible to settle these contributions in full. We also need to have strict penalties on this one. I have seen the recommendations that the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) should appoint the KRA as a collecting agent for these dues. The counties have failed us on these issues. It is unfortunate looking at the lives that the governors are leading yet, the poor retired people, who expect their dues are not receiving anything. I feel strongly and support the recommendation that the RBA should appoint KRA as collecting agents if counties have failed. Mr. Speaker, Sir, much has been said on this. I do not need to repeat it. I strongly support this Motion. I thank you."
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