{"id":1550051,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550051/?format=json","text_counter":330,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Nominated, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Suleka Harun","speaker":null,"content":"The Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) should ensure a smooth procurement process. Most of the pending bills are caused by delays in procurement processes, project implementation or during the planning stage. When we prepare a budget for a financial year, we should take into account all other possible factors."}