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    "id": 1420800,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mandago",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Kiplagat Jackson Mandago",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when these young innovators come with their platforms where they are able to do business with the Government, it cannot be then that county governments or government agencies are the ones killing innovation by not paying for services rendered by the young people. That will be negating on what the Government is doing in ensuring that our young people take advantage of the digital space and economy to innovate further and earn themselves decent livelihoods. I, therefore, agree with my colleagues that the CoB is in a better position to ensure that there is prudence and there is no misappropriation of resources. As we conclude debate on this Motion, we should ask the CoB to submit to this House a report of every county on the payments that have been requested and what has been paid for. We can ascertain with certainty, how much of the released funds meant as payment to specific suppliers and contractors have been misappropriated in paying contractors whose payments were not approved by the CoB. Further, what measures the CoB is putting in place to ensure that those whose payments have not been certified for payment are not paid. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is need for integration of the system of the CoB to the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), the National Treasury and County Treasuries to enable the CoB to monitor real time, check payments and even stop some payments for suppliers and contractors whose payments have not been approved by the CoB. In that way, our counties will be, our suppliers will thrive and the private sector will continue creating employment pportunities for many young people in the country. It will also support Government programmes in creating employment. We shall also have a vibrant private sector that will improve our business environment, attract more investors into this country, the region and our counties; and will be able to do business with counties. We have reached where a few counties whose contract banks can afford to give loans to their suppliers. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I, therefore, support this Motion. I also say that the CoB must have a very keen eye in making sure that we do not continue creating pending bills. I submit, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."
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