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    "id": 420234,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/420234/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Musyimi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mutava Musyimi",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, with regard to expenditure, in 2013/2014 both Recurrent and Development Expenditure have experienced shortfalls which have been partly attributed to lower absorption by line Ministries and revenue shortfalls. Notably, shortfall in Development Expenditure is more than that of Recurrent Expenditure, implying that many projects are indeed behind target. By December 2013, total expenditure (based on disbursements) amounted to Kshs574.2 billion against a target of Kshs685 billion. This reflected an overall under-spending of Kshs110.8 billion. Flaws in the procurement process have routinely been cited as an impediment to Development Expenditure. Deficiencies in the procurement law have hindered the successful execution of public procurement. It is important therefore to fast track the review of procurement law and to address the challenges experienced in procurement in order to ensure projects are finalised on time."
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