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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Gataya Mo Fire",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for catching my attention. I stand here to support this Bill which has been brought by my very good friend, the Chairperson of the Committee on Finance and Budget. As much as we are trying to take money to counties because that is our responsibility as a House, we also have a duty to strengthen oversight. In some instances, we have been confined into being morticians. We devolve money. It is squandered and embezzled. Two years down the line, after the audit report, is when we try to find out what happened. By that time, the money has already found its way into some funny corners. It is a bright idea that counties need money because that is the essence of devolution. We voted to make sure that we take services closer to the people down at home. However, it is important that this House strengthens the oversight responsibility. I happen to be in one of the committees that oversight expenditure and I have some shocking news that I may not have time to divulge in this House. There are some counties that are very pathetic despite having received billions of monies. It is an issue that we are supposed to legislate on and change the Standing Orders. We are supposed to be hands-on in making sure that we oversight the money we are taking to the counties. In this respect, I wish to support the Motion that counties should get money. I am happy with the Government because if you remember, last time, we gave counties Kshs384 billion. This time, we have increased to Kshs415 billion. I hope by Financial Year 2025/2026, we shall have more funds going to counties. I urge the governors to make sure that that money is used prudently to make sure that our people enjoy the services. Thank you. I support."
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