{"id":381815,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/381815/?format=json","text_counter":162,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"THAT, given the role that Harambee (voluntary contributions) has played in the development of our nation since independence; aware that the original intentions of Harambee have been adulterated over time through corruption, deceit, bribery and misuse of funds raised; recognizing that elected leaders are those most affected by Harambee invitations, thereby bearing the maximum burden of voluntary contributions for development; noting that these elected leaders pay tax like all other Kenyans; this House resolves to establish a Select Committee to prepare a Bill that will:- (a) Determine criteria that will qualify projects for which Harambee contributions can be made; (b) Establish procedures for ensuring that Harambee contributions are tax deductable; and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."}