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    "id": 1499657,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13165,
        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "I know that by practice, the minute the Mediation Committee tables their report, even before the passage of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, which is a subsequent to that Bill, county assemblies will have a rough idea of what to expect and how to plan their finances accordingly. I know it has taken long, but I am glad that finally, that this mediation exercise has been brought to an end and counties can plan, for the remainder of the financial year with a good mind. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is my hope that Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget will also immediately commence on the County Allocation of Revenue Act (CARA) immediately after we are done with Division of Revenue Bill, 2024, so that hopefully before we break for Recess on the 6th of December, we conclude on both Bills. Otherwise, how shall we appear before our electorate if we go before them half the year down the line, without the instruments needed to run and operate the fiscal policies of our county governments? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to urge Members of the Budget and Finance, like Sen. Faki, the Whip, the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, that they have a plateful. If the House Whips can rally the Members of the House, to be present for conclusion of that extremely critical Business for the functioning of our county governments, it will be important. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I register my appreciation for the business that we were able to transact yesterday. We legislated for a record four hours, yesterday. Beyond speaking, members of the public need to understand that lawmaking is a process. Yesterday, we were actually in it from about 3 o'clock all the way to 6.30 p.m., doing various stages and various amendments. We have a similar agenda later this afternoon, should we conclude on some of the Bills that are before us. It is unfortunate that we do not have the requisite number to conclude on the vote. However, that does not stop us from proceeding with the legislative work subject to only Division. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and hereby lay the statement on the Table of the Senate."
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