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    "id": 1591551,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "content": "Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Population Census data to support this protection. Finally, I wish to comment on the Statement regarding increased land and building rates in Kiambu County. I am saddened. I have engaged several businessmen and women in Kiambu Town, Thika and across Kiambu County. The Governor and the county government are harassing them. As a Member of the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), who has served with distinction for the last eight years, I am aware that Kiambu County lacks a complete valuation roll and does not have a full assets and liabilities register. On what basis are they assessing the payment of rates and rents? I thank the distinguished Senator for Kiambu County, my brother, Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, for this upright Statement. When waiving rates and rent, as Governor Sakaja is doing, we must reach a consensus. While we agree that people in Nairobi should not live rent-free, there must be accountability. According to the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), Nairobi City County has a revenue potential of Kshs63 billion, yet it is only collecting Kshs12 billion. As we discuss the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.10 of 2025), we must relook at own-source revenue to ensure everybody enjoys service delivery. The Senate Majority Leader tells me that Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has seen a garbage truck collecting waste in this area. We wonder if this is due to the fact that the governor comes from this region or it depends on the estate where you live. If you live in an estate where Sen. Methu resides, I doubt he has ever seen a garbage truck in his life, as he lives near Kiambu and on a road reserve. He can confirm this. How can garbage collection happen on a road reserve?"
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