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    "id": 1462077,
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    "speaker_name": "Nominated, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Mbadi",
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    "content": "departments, and all the relevant stakeholders to review data and legislation to enhance the ease of doing business in Kenya. I am very passionate about the management of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The first and most important aspect is that we must employ the principles of corporate governance in the management of KRA, just like any other corporate body. There should be a distinction between the role of the Chairperson of the Board, the Board as a whole, and the Commissioner General as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the management officers of KRA. Additionally, during the vetting, I spoke about the recruitment of competent officers at KRA. I favour the policy where graduate trainees are recruited and trained both in class and on the job. We need to restore the policies that have worked at KRA before. This is my last page, Hon. Members. It is about Article 223 of the Constitution, which I have been very vocal about. As you are aware, I proposed an amendment to the Public Finance Management Act to establish some checks and balances on the use of this Article. The Bill was not passed. However, I intend to ensure the prudent use of Article 223 of the Constitution in the overall fiscal framework. I am convinced that, if we manage our debts and the application of Article 223 of the Constitution, we will have better-balanced budgets. We may not need to overtax Kenyans because we will have a reduced expenditure side of the budget. This Article will not be misused during my tenure at the National Treasury. Hon. Speaker, I seek the support of this House as we strive to improve the economic environment for the betterment of all Kenyans. As I exit the place I have called home for the last 17 years, I leave with my head held high, that I left an indelible mark in the history of this House. The strongest feeling I have today in this last speech is gratitude for the opportunities that I have had and for the many people I have served with. Most importantly, I express gratitude for the many moments of connection and witness to the lives of others, which I believe is the deepest privilege of public life. Before I say my final word, I thank all of you. I interacted with almost every Member of this House in one way or another. I enjoyed working with Members of Parliament from across the aisle. I have very strong opinions, and Members know it. However, we do it with decorum and respect because Kenya belongs to all of us."
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