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    "id": 1566112,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, sir. This is one of the crucial matters. The reason the Senate exists is to address the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025), which is a precursor to the Financial Year 2025/2026. It is very critical that at this time we are discussing the Division of Revenue under Article 210. It provides that at least 15 per cent should be allocated from the latest audited accounts. I want to join my colleagues in urging the National Assembly to move with speed. It does not make sense that we now have a budget of Kshs4 trillion, yet the proposal is to allocate only Kshs405 billion to counties. I urge the National Assembly to fast-track the process and ensure that the latest audited account is less than one financial year. I hope the nation is following these proceedings. We have proposed that counties must receive at least Kshs465 billion. As we proceed to mediation, the Senate's position must stand to ensure that counties receive Kshs465 billion. This is an increase from the Kshs370 billion allocated in the Financial Year 2024/2025. Counties have many responsibilities and require adequate funding to ensure effective service delivery. Yesterday, during the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) meeting in Mombasa, I heard the National Assembly’s Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Planning argue that counties should not receive additional funds due to corruption. However, corruption exists everywhere, including in both national and county governments. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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