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    "id": 481189,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/481189/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kembi-Gitura",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Speaker",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 242,
        "legal_name": "James Kembi Gitura",
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    "content": " Exactly. Thank you, Sen. Wetangula. That is the point. When we were discussing the Division of Revenue Bill, if you remember, this matter came up. I was Chairing at that time and recall that Sen. Muthama did raise the issue about the Kshs226 billion. I remember clearly, and the HANSARD will bear me out, that I pointed out Article 203(3) of the Constitution. All of us are Senators and we represent counties. We would like the counties to have the largest amount of money possible. The Constitution talks about the most recent audited accounts of revenue received as approved by the National Assembly. So, what we are saying is in our wish, but the fact of the matter is that Kshs226.6 billion is based on five years back, which is what Article 203(3) of the Constitution says. What we, as Senators, should be fighting for is to have the National Assembly approve accounts as quickly as possible. So, we can belabour this point as much as we want, but the law is very clear. However, it is important for the nation to know your position. Can we proceed? Sen. Murungi, are you on a point of order?"
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