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    "id": 1475453,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "I want to remind the Members because it has been a long time since we debated this Motion. In Supplementary Budget Estimates I, the only item that changed in the CFS expenditures was on pensions, where we had requested to get an additional Ksh23 billion to take care of the arrears and some amount that had not been factored in for civil servants who have retired. I appreciate the Members. It is also worth noting that the CFS expenditures in totality have been increasing year- in, year-out, and that is restricting our fiscal space in terms of getting money to spend on other important activities in the country. So, even as I reply to this Motion, it is important that as Kenyans and more so, under the leadership of the National Treasury, we closely monitor what is happening with our CFS expenditures. The highest expenditure in this area is the public debt. Public debt continues to be an issue of concern and national importance. As a House, we should also put our voice into this matter so that we can allow more fiscal space in terms of expenditure. With those many remarks, I beg to reply and, once more, appreciate all the input from Members."
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