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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Alego Usonga, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Samuel Atandi",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I have information that I would love to share but in view of impending court ruling, I am afraid I am unable to. However, there are good consultations going on involving the Ministry of Roads, Transport and Public Works, Parliament and the highest office in the land. I am optimistic that we will shortly have a solution that is going to be helpful for Members. We are determined to ensure that all the resources that are stuck are disbursed to the constituencies so that the stalled road projects are completed. I also persuade Members that the Division of Revenue Bill is a precursor of the passage of the Supplementary Estimates. There will be no Budget before we pass the Division of Revenue Bill and, therefore, let us be tolerant. Governors are very responsive. They are cooperating with us, even as we engage. If we threaten not to pass the Division of Revenue Bill, it means there would be no Budget in the first place. I know these are weighty matters that touch the hearts of most of our colleagues. However, let us embrace dialogue. I know that very soon we will have a solution to both of those issues. We will go for mediation on the Division of Revenue Bill. Let us approach it with an open heart and engage our colleagues in the Senate, so that we can move these processes forward. Otherwise, I assure Members that as from our last meeting on resolving this issue, there is sufficient goodwill. I am certain Members will be very happy shortly, whether the court case goes against us or in our favour. We will have a solution. Thank you."
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