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    "id": 449258,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/449258/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyamweya",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 391,
        "legal_name": "Manson Oyongo Nyamweya",
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    "content": "I want to be very specific and refer to the money allocated for roads. I was a Member of Parliament in the last Parliament and I got around Kshs.29 million for the roads in my constituency. That money has assisted me to do some work on the roads. This Financial Year, I have been given Kshs.15 million as all other Members of Parliament. I believe there are some constituencies which are bigger than mine. Hon. Members, I want us to think properly, if we increase the budget of National Assembly; on the ground where you come from, you have less money for roads allocated. Then what is the purpose of this Budget, because when we pass it, it is meant to help us improve infrastructure. Another issue is that, it becomes very difficult for me to explain to people that the National Assembly, where I sit, has increased the National Budget, leaving us with less money for the roads. This does not make sense. So, Members, I want us to be very serious and look at the issue of doing this Budget and how it helps the common person. Another issue I want to address is on contractors and suppliers. You find that people are trying to do roads, but when you go to other places contractors are sleeping on the job. People have talked here on---"
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