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    "id": 1626503,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1626503/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ogola",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to contribute to this Bill referred to as the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, 2025. From the onset, I would like to request my colleague, Sen. Mundigi, when the time comes, he should rethink and support it because in this country, there is a key tenet that everyone looks forward to; the issue of equity. This Bill with the monies that have been given out, you will find that services granted to counties that would have been disadvantaged with the little funds they receive. I would like to tell Sen. Mundigi that it is only an unwise person who does not change their minds. When the time comes and with the wisdom I see in him, he should consider changing his mind to support this Bill. I support this Bill, Madam Temporary Speaker. Our people need critical services that are spelt out in this Bill; he services of water, roads, health and electricity. Those are public services that each Kenyan needs to be sure that they will be provided with. However, it is because of limitations and because of marginalised areas. Some of the marginalised areas we have in this country cannot get these services. If in our wisdom we see that certain counties need to be given an extra coin just to ensure there is equity in terms of services that the people need, then I support this Bill."
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