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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kenyatta",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta",
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    "content": " Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. I take this opportunity to thank all Members who have contributed to this particular Bill and, indeed, continue to emphasize the importance of this Bill in terms of dealing with issues of equity in the country. We believe that this is a critical part, as indeed, has been stated, of devolution. A number of issues have been raised, for instance, the issue regarding Salaries and Remuneration Commission that was raised by hon. Karua. Again, this is something that we agree with. We think that the sooner that Commission is put in place, the faster we will harmonize all public officers salaries and remunerations. I think that was a good point. Various other issues were raised. There is a need for a deadline, for example, for submission, which should be three months before the end of the financial year. That is a positive addition and we think it could help. With regard to the issue of the need to ensure that CRA establishes divisions or offices in all 47 counties, I think the provision, as already provided for in the draft law, is adequate, given the fact that it is a national body. The need for them to be in every county is not necessary. That would be a huge cost burden on the Exchequer which I do not think will be positive necessarily going forward. There is also need for them to have additional powers to receive views from counties. That is something that can be possibly looked at. Lastly, with regard to the issue of provision of timelines, when we have the Overall Public Financial Management Bill brought before this House, Members will see that timelines are provided for. Timelines have been provided for the various Commissions. So, there will be a provision for time lines for all the Commissions to ensure that there is a deadline that will be met. The Commissions will begin working on fixed data early enough to meet the provisions of the Budget or the time limits of the Budget as we go forward. With those few and brief remarks, I thank hon. Members for their contribution. I beg to move."
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