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    "id": 437195,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ndiema",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Henry Tiole Ndiema",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was saying that if these matters were conversed elsewhere, I do not think that can bind this House. It is our main responsibility to perform the function of passing the Division of Revenue Bill. Other players like the Governors have also negotiated on this. No wonder they also want to open offices in Nairobi. That is our responsibility. Last year, we performed better even if we were complaining. We got 32 per cent. This year, if we agree with the figures, we will get 22 per cent. The counties will not operate. The Ministries that have been devolved are very important. There is also the Ministry of Agriculture. In my county, I do not think we shall be able to produce food and feed Kenyans as we have always done. There are also some international obligations that we have entered into as to how much we should spend on health or agriculture. I am afraid that the 22 per cent of revenue is not going to bring us anywhere near to the international requirements. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, due to time, let me say that I am unable to support unless at some stage we do some amendments that will ensure that counties get their rightful share."
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