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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Gataya Mo Fire",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to support this important Bill, considering the fact that our core business as the Senate is to make sure that we pass relevant Bills to make sure that counties get money. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Article 96 of the Constitution dictates that- (1) The Senate represents the counties and serves to protect the interests of the counties and their governments. (2) The Senate participates in the law-making function of Parliament by considering, debating, and approving Bills concerning counties, as provided in Articles 109 to 113. At the same time, the Senate must participate in the oversight of state officers by considering and determining any reallocation to remove whatever so many other things. By so saying, I am happy with what the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has just done because we have increased the money that is supposed to go to counties. However, it is worth noting that we have witnessed rampant corruption in counties. We have devolved corruption nepotism; and a lot of things that are not supposed to be done. It is high time that, as a House, we pronounce ourselves. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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