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    "id": 344563,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Githae",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Finance",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Robinson Njeru Githae",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to say two things. One, we need to pass these Supplementary Estimates for the Appropriations Bill to come to the House. Without the Supplementary Bill, you cannot have the Appropriations Bill. So, we have that technical problem. Secondly, as far as the Commission on Revenue Allocation is concerned, proper allocations will start from the next financial year. It will start on a clean slate from 1st July. What we are providing for is for the short period between March and June. Let us be practical. I have said one thing. Already, Ministries have entered into contracts on behalf of the counties. Are we saying that we stop the construction of those roads in the middle so that we give the money to the counties? That will not be prudent management of the scarce resources. Thirdly, we are jumping the gun. When it comes to revenue, you will see that I have provided for more than the 15 per cent that is required. In fact, it is 33 per cent. This is more. I am also wondering why if you took my word that I will raise the CDF allocations, why can you not take my word that I have taken care of all the constitutional elements? We depend on undertakings of honourable Members. This cannot be one way but two ways. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I propose that we pass these Supplementary Estimates on the basis--- You have trusted me before; you should trust me again."
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