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    "content": "(RBA), Ministry of Investment and Trade Industry. We have a number of them. I have mentioned a few. The reviewed proposals were then submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for consideration and approval. After approval, the proposals were used to develop the Finance Bill, 2024. The National Treasury submitted to the National Assembly the Finance Bill, 2024 for publication in the Kenya Gazette by 30th April, and further public engagement on the Bill. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, another part of the question was what we are trying to do to avert demonstrations similar to the ones that we witnessed. My Ministry has embarked on a process of being more open and transparent on the steps and processes that we take, especially regarding proposals on taxation and such like initiatives. Recently, on 20th, September, 2024, we had put out an advert inviting comments and opinions from the public which is ending on 4th, October, 2024, that is this coming Friday. We want Kenyans to speak to us and tell us what we should do in order to manage our economy better on public debt and taxation measures. They should also tell us what we should do in the event that the Parliament is not able to pass the two Bills, which are very critical for transfer of funds to the counties. We have started engaging. We have also started the process of preparation of the Budget for the Financial Year 2025/2026. We launched it publicly at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)."
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