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    "id": 1456628,
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    "speaker_name": "Homa Bay County, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Atieno Bensuda",
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    "content": "I rise to make my contribution to this First Supplementary Budget. I base my contribution on observations and providing for some gaps that I think need to be looked into when we are still under this Budget cycle. That way, I will be sure that I am fully representing Homa Bay County and Kenya as a whole. Allow me to first appreciate the Generation Z, this House and, for the first time, President Ruto for not signing the Finance Bill, 2024. I appreciate the Generation Z for having reminded us that we must take up leadership. Before I make my contribution, I want it to go on record that during this budget cycle, I will progressively be supporting it based on inclusivity in terms of projects and development in the entire 47 counties. We know that the Generation Z have scored. I am speaking to the Generation Z outside there, that Parliament must take up responsibility. It is not just about signing and sleeping on the benches saying ‘Ayes’ and ‘Nays’, without listening and critically analysing things. Why am I saying that? Right now, I expect the Leader of the Majority Party to be seated here until the end of this debate because we are discussing very fundamental issues. Despite us being in the Hansard, it is important to take on, critically, the verbal contribution. I expected the Chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) to be seated here. We should pass a resolution that in respect of a Committee presenting a Bill or Motion, the Leader of the Majority Party and the Leader of the Minority Party should speak last. It is so that they can sit in this Parliament until all deliberations are done as we make responsive and conclusive things that are informative. I empathise with the families of those who have fought hard because their friends, relatives and children have shed blood to make Kenya reach the point we are in. This informs all of us in the entire nation that leaders must be responsible, knowledgeable and ready to listen. We listened as a Parliament. The Generation Z scored by bringing down the Finance Bill 2024. I am very happy that technology must also be up-scaled by this House. I am also happy that I sit in the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation. The reason as to why some of us sit here longer before contributing is because these gadgets never work. We are not able to handle such mere things and yet, the Generation Z are on X space. I know we have struggled in this country. Our children have carried stones, but the Generation Z simply went technological and brought this country to a standstill. If simple gadgets cannot be managed, what are we going to manage in this House? That is my first concern. This is the fifth time I am putting it on record that I am consistently told my name is not reflecting on the screen and yet, on The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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