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    "id": 489866,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, Articles 110 right through to 113 and Articles 122 right through to 123 and our Standing Orders are very clear about the processing of Bills. This particular Bill has gone through these stages, having originated from the Senate to the National Assembly, who made an amendment. That amendment has come back to us. Really, what we have to do is to agree or disagree on that amendment. We are clearly saying that we agree with that amendment. In so doing, two considerations are important. What is the implication of that amendment? Does it change the content of the Bill? We are in agreement that it does not change that. We are in agreement that, that amendment be put so that the Bill comes into operation upon publication. As has been said, the idea was actually to fast track though it has had the opposite effect following Article 111(3) which would have actually expedited this Bill. But we have to deal with what we have. I am sure the counties are really waiting for this Bill to be enacted, so that they can receive these funds and move on with their development agendas. It is upon us to ensure that we speed up this as fast as we are doing, to make sure that they can activate the budgets they have put in place and make come true the dreams that they have for those particular counties and be able to make the counties function. Quite a number of counties have not been able to go on with their functions and activities because the money has not been disbursed to those specific counties. The issue of accountability is critical, it is not negotiable. This is the message we have to send out clearly to the governors. The money that is being allocated is for the counties and not money that is being given to governors. It is money from public funds The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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