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    "id": 1588128,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Alego Usonga, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Samuel Atandi",
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    "content": "Parliament has projected Ksh2.79 trillion. This is a difference of Ksh40 billion. As we consider allocating more revenue to the counties, we determined that raising just Ksh10 billion out of this revenue was practical. It is noteworthy that for the first time, our projected revenue agrees with what is finally collected. We are confident that the Ksh2.79 trillion, which Parliament has projected, will be realised by the Kenya Revenue Authority. Therefore, allocating Ksh10 billion out of that to the counties will not affect our fiscal space. The fiscal deficit, which we project to be 4.8 per cent of the GDP, is stagnant. This projection has not affected it. I confirm to my colleague that we will not be forced to increase borrowing because of that addition. I thank everybody who contributed to the Bill. I agree with Hon. Millie who challenged us to allocate more resources to children’s welfare. We will ensure that allocations to children are enhanced going forward. I thank Members for staying with us. I beg to reply."
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