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    "id": 383038,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/383038/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ethuro",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 158,
        "legal_name": "Ekwee David Ethuro",
        "slug": "ekwee-ethuro"
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    "content": " We note what Sen. Murkomen has said but I felt that by the Chair repeating the two amendments, it must have gone to the public and also on record. I take this point that it could have been easier if the proposed amendments were attached to the Order Paper so that Senators could know the amendments they are voting on. Before I put the Question, I will read the entire Motion as now amended so that we can know which one is being voted on. Therefore, I wish to put the question which is:- THAT, aware that various counties in Kenya are endowed with natural resources such as oil deposits, wildlife, minerals among others; appreciating that their capability to exploit and utilize the resources varies according to economic and technical potential; cognizant of the fact that under the devolved system of government, the county’s role in the creation of national revenue is critical; concerned that there may be no direct and proportional share on the basis of the revenue that a county is able to generate since equitable sharing of revenue raised will be done by the national government; affirming the need for direct benefit from the proceeds of the said natural resources to the local communities, especially in marginalized counties; aware that imposition of tax by national or county government can only be by way of legislation; and that only the national government can impose tax; the Senate resolves to establish a Select Committee to initiate legislation to require investors to pay a percentage of their turnover as royalties to the counties where they operate and to determine:- (a) The criteria to be used in payment of percentage of royalties by investors in the counties where the exploitation of natural resources occurs; (b) How the revenue the revenue accrued will be utilized by the country and counties; (c) And any other relevant issue that may arise in regard to other existing legislation and that the Committee shall comprise the following Senators:- 1. Sen. Peter Mositet 2. Sen. Paul Kimani Wamatangi 3. Sen. Danson Mwakulegwa 4. Sen. Boy Juma Boy 5. Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o 6. Sen. (Prof.) John Lonyangapuo 7. Sen. Catherine Nobwola 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."
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