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    "id": 1491902,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chute",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13583,
        "legal_name": "Chute Mohamed Said",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have two Statements to read today, with your permission. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the utilization of development funds by the County Government of Marsabit. For the past seven years, funds allocated for development in Marsabit County amounting to billions of shillings have been consistently diverted towards relief supplies. This is despite the existence of a separate allocation specifically designated for drought mitigation and relief efforts. This diversion has hindered the achievement of the core purpose of development, which is to foster equitable development and improve livelihoods at the county level. It is important to note that under Section 110 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, county governments are required to establish an emergency fund which shall not exceed 2 per cent of the county government's total revenue. This fund is meant to cater for unforeseen emergencies, including disaster response and relief efforts. The continuous diversion of development funds to relief activities, therefore, contravenes the established framework meant to manage emergencies without compromising long-term development goals. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Explain why funds meant for development in Marsabit County are being diverted to relief supplies instead of the purpose for which they are intended. (2) Provide a detailed report on any public participation carried out on development projects for the Financial Year (FY)2021/2022, FY2022/2023, and FY2023/2024 and include information on the budget and supplementary budgets passed by the county assembly and assented to by the county government. Along with the percentage of development projects indicated in the initial budgets vis-à-vis those in the supplementary budgets. 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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