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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning",
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    "content": " And your counterpart the Speaker of the Senate, the Majority and Minority Leaders and the entire House Leadership including respective Clerks for supporting the approval process of the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget. Second is to Chairpersons and Members of both the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Finance and National Planning Committee, and all the other Departmental Committees of this House as well as the staff of the Parliamentary Budget Office, for their constructive inputs and leadership during the approval process of this budget; Third, my colleagues at the National Treasury and Economic Planning led by Dr Chris Kiptoo, the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr Bonface Barasa Makokha, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Economic Planning and Mr Cyrell Wagunda Odede, the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management for their commitment, dedication and support in the preparation of this Budget. Fourth, special appreciation goes to Mr James Muhati, the former Principal Secretary for the State Department for Economic Planning for his unwavering commitment and invaluable support during the first half of the Financial Year. His dedication and strategic leadership greatly advanced the Ministry’s mandate and played a pivotal role in shaping key national economic planning initiatives. Fifth, my appreciation goes to the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, the Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, as well as the management and staff of both institutions, the Financial Sector Regulators, and other MDAs for their valuable contributions to the budget process. Sixth, my gratitude goes to our Multilateral and Bilateral Development Partners for their continued technical and financial support. Seventh, I thank the private sector for their participation and contribution in the budget process. Eighth, I wish to appreciate the media and non-state actors for their active engagement and participation in the Financial Year 2025/2026 budget process. Mr Speaker, I forever remain indebted to my beloved wife, Madam Roda Mbadi, who is in the Speakers Gallery, and my children for their support and inspiration as I execute my duties at the National Treasury and Economic Planning. Their prayers and guidance gave me the zeal to proceed even during my lowest moments. I remain deeply grateful to my siblings for raising me, paying my school fees and supporting me throughout my journey. I am sure that my late parents, Jaduong Stanslaus Ng’ongo Omoth, and his babe, Slermina Yambo Ng’ongo, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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