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    "id": 1462767,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the other animal that we have, which Sen. Kajwang’ had also pointed out and as I have always emphasized, is the issue of delayed approval of the last audited reports by the National Assembly. This has been a thorn. If these audited reports are as up-to-date currently, our revenues definitely would be much higher. However, we are using last financial year approved as at Financial Year 2019/2020, four years down the line, which then we will not be able to maximize on the percentages that have been constitutionally allocated. So, our concern as a House and as supporters of the devolution is on this delayed disbursement. Since now, we have moved to a broad-based Government and I am happy because our colleague, hon. John Mbadi, will be taking the seat very soon. I have seen that he has also gotten his approval at the National Assembly today. We look forward to some of these thorny issues that we had pointed out being looked into. These delays of disbursement and especially more specific to this issue of the Equalisation Fund, right now they will be taken care of. They will be taken care of and we will ensure that the funds will be able to achieve what they were set to achieve. What is important to note is that within the duration of the 20 years, as long as the funds have been disbursed, they will have to complete the projects that have been approved by the subcommittees of the Equalisation Fund within the village levels. I have heard my colleague talk about the issue of County Allocation of Revenue Bill (CARB) being approved. It is important to inform the House that before any amendments are done as far as CARB issues are concerned, we cannot amend CARB without amending Division of Revenue Bill (DORB). It is at this time that colleagues should be able to look forward to the DORB amendments or any issues. I am aware that the National Treasury has also sent their approval. It is within our mandate to either approve or reject those amendments---"
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