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    "id": 1462595,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Ann Waiguru. I personally emphasized on the thorn and animal called the pending bills, which has affected contractors highly in our counties. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is time, as a Committee, to rethink the amendments in the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act. Before any new contracts are awarded to any new suppliers and contractors, the pending bills must be cleared. Payments must be made even before the new contracts are awarded. An amendment on the procurement laws should be the way to go. The animal has been there because when the new governors come in with their new people, the old ones remain in the same system without being paid. Lastly, I would like to comment on the issue of the Toi Market. Markets in Nairobi City County have really been affected by fire. This is something that we have also communicated as people of the county. The Governor should take different strategic measures. For example, he should ensure that each and every market has set aside a fully equipped lorry to take care of the fire tragedies that we have seen. My condolences go to the families that have lost their loved ones. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as far as the issue of the National Treasury is concerned, I heard the Senator for Nairobi City County, Sen. Sifuna, talk about liaising closely with the nominee who will be appointed to the National Treasury. It is an indication that the Secretary General (SG) of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is embracing broad- based government. He supports his brother as he settles in the Ministry of National Treasury. It is positive because with those efforts, then we will ensure that issues of capitation, pending bills or any other that arise will be taken care of. We look forward as the Committee on Finance and Budget to get full support from the Ministry of National Treasury through the current nominee as he settles in."
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