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    "id": 356913,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. M'uthari",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph M'eruaki M'uthari",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Chairlady. I rise to support this amendment and at the same time I would like to say that this idea of bringing clarity to the Bill is important. As we allocate these finances to the counties, it is also important, as one Member indicated that those at the county level are not just there to receive but they should also work or allocate resources appropriately. There is also the possibility, even with this Equalization Fund, of having disparities at the counties. Some of the regions have suffered for long. When we come to the counties, there are regions that are likely to be allocated more resources than others and hence we are going to devolve disparities at that level. It is important to take this into consideration. The other issue is the consideration of the county assembly. By the end of the day, if these funds are just given to the governor and then he uses his discretion, there is a possible of members of county assemblies ganging up and they may not be able to carry out their mandates as expected. So, the clarity in terms of the funds that are disbursed at the county level, that will also assist so that there is equity in terms of resource allocation and utilization at the county level."
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