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    "id": 428503,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/428503/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chanzu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 11,
        "legal_name": "Yusuf Kifuma Chanzu",
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    "content": "There is a big burden on the Budget because of the commissions that we have created in this House. It was based on the fact that, at that time, we had eight provinces and so, we decided that, in order to be fair, we give them out based on the provinces. We ended up having eight plus one to be Chairman. The situation has so far changed now that we have got 47 counties. So, that does not hold water. What we need to do is to have those who can serve the whole country without favouring in terms of ethnicity or where they come from. There is the issue of low absorption capacity, particularly in respect to projects like roads and so on. Money is allocated to projects and it is not utilized. What this means is that if a project takes a very long time, it becomes more costly because of inflation. So, that is why measures should be put in place to stop that. Those who are charged with the responsibility of implementing the projects should make sure that they are done on time to avoid the extra costs that arise out of delays and so on. There is the issue of---"
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