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    "id": 1563449,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1563449/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kisang",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "William Kipkemoi Kisang",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I believe the distinguished doctor is slightly older than me. He may have misunderstood me. As we discuss the new revenue- sharing formula, I proposed that each county first receive a minimum allocation of Kshs6 billion to cover essential expenditures such as salaries. For instance, Kakamega and Elgeyo-Markwet counties have 10 County Executive Committee Members (CECM) and perhaps 12 Chief Officers. We also have a similar number of nurses and county referral hospitals. My point is that each county should receive a minimum of Kshs6 billion. Then, all additional resources above Kshs200 billion be shared equitably. That means, a county like Elgeyo Marakwet, for example, may receive an additional Kshs500 million, bringing its total to Kshs6.5 billion. Kakamega County could receive an additional Kshs4 billion, making its total Kshs10 billion. I did not propose an equal allocation for all counties. I suggested that the first 20 or 30 per cent be distributed equally, and anything above that be shared equitably. On energy, I was emphasizing that there are seven counties that have been marginalized, particularly in terms of power supply. As a country, we need to have a conversation about how to effectively deliver electricity to these marginalised counties. We cannot it do it using the currently available resources since we do not have enough. That is why we are advocating for the adoption of PPP. If we explore PIPs, we should ensure that the approach follows an international expression of interest. This is because we have seen corruption issues arise with PIPs in the past. I thank you."
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