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    "id": 1613498,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1613498/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kisumu West, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Rozaah Buyu",
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    "content": "The major point we are discussing in this Budget is inclusivity. This Budget has tried to treat Kenyans equally regardless of what part of the country one comes from. Areas that were previously ignored have been allocated something in this Budget. I dare say that Kenyans are not against paying taxes. However, they are against paying taxes and not see any benefits. Today, I am happy to see that for the first time, Ksh110 million has been set aside to purchase a ferry for Lake Victoria. This will enhance water transport, ignite business and grow the economy for the people around the Lake. I see that there is money allocated for the sugar industry. More often than not, a lot of money was being pumped into coffee and tea, while disregarding other crops that are beneficial to other counties. Looking at this Budget, a lot of money has also been set aside for mitigation of drought in the North Eastern part of this country. This is really positive. Nobody chooses to be in an area that is affected by drought. I want to congratulate Hon. Atandi for being a Kenyan and not just a man from Nyanza. He opened his eyes and mind and looked at all Kenyans. I would also like to thank the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Mhe. John Mbadi, whom together with Hon. Atandi, opened up their minds so as to bring Kenyans together. I also want to talk about Universal Health Coverage (UHC). We know that some people in this country have been offering voluntary services to ensure that health is enjoyed by everybody, even the lowest person in this country. They have been doing this free of charge without pay. Today, when you look at this Budget, there is money that has been put aside for UHC. Community healthcare workers will now be compensated for the services they offer. This is great. When you have a healthy country, you will develop much better. Also, agriculture has been allocated money because that sector affects the common"
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