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    "id": 1462588,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1462588/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13587,
        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "There is no reason there should be pending bills because the money is budgeted for. Counties should live within their means. In my county, it is a sorry state. The current government inherited pending bills to a tune of Kshs5.5 billion. Some of the money cannot be accounted for because there is no documentation, but contractors have their documents. The problem is that there are no records in the counties. Therefore, it is difficult for money to be paid. Many people are facing a lot of problems. Some have been sued and their property auctioned by banks. It is a worrying situation. I request the Committee on Finance and Budget to take this matter seriously. When we release funds to the counties, they should be compelled to release lists of contractors and businessmen and women who provided services. They should tell the Senate how much money they owe them. The Senate should step in and help the people of Kenya who have not paid up to date. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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