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    "speaker_name": "Sen Maanzo",
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    "content": "important because it gives grounds as to how we are going to handle the matters thereafter and how finances will be dealt with. The Senate mainly deals with what will be devolved, but devolution has gone through a lot of challenges. Although the monies going to the counties have been reported not absorbed as quickly as they should be, some of the challenges need to be noted on why governors are not absorbing all the monies in good time. Is it procurement challenges or what challenges are they are going through? We expect the monies given to the governors to be increased and absorbed quickly. When we go to the counties, we see undone roads and water systems which are yet to be connected. Definitely, there is a lot of work to be done by the counties and which has not been noted at the grassroots level. Therefore, it is important that we should make this policy statement, go on to implement the Finance Bill and go on to do the Division of Revenue Bill. As a Senate, we should ensure that counties have good money and that the monies are spent well. One of the biggest challenges has been corruption, skewed procurements and serious pending bills at the county and national levels. When money from businessmen and women is held at the national and county levels, it stops circulating in the economy. Therefore, it is important to clear all verified pending bills in both the national and county governments, so that money can be in circulation. We want to see these businessmen motivated to do more work for the people of Kenya. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I support you."
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