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    "id": 531666,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Otucho",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mary Emaase Otuch",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, we have given them money. In the last financial year, the Budget and Appropriations Committee suffered the wrath of the people because information on the criteria and rationale of how the money was divided was distorted. We were at a loss even in trying to defend ourselves in some of the fora. I am impressed that this financial year, the allocation to the counties has been enhanced from Kshs226 billion to Kshs258 billion – an increase of Kshs43.3 billion or 17 per cent. We want governors to perform. We want to see tangible projects on the ground. We want people to feel them. Therefore, this calls for action from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). They need to rein in on thieves of public funds and corrupt individuals. We want to see people being jailed, irrespective of their status or position. If that is done, Kenyans will begin to have value for money. I conclude by once more appreciating the Budget and Appropriations Committee for the good work. I also appreciate all hon. Members who have contributed. This is just a follow-up of the Budget Policy Statement. Every Departmental Committee had an opportunity to look at all these issues and make a submission to the Budget and Appropriations Committee. With those remarks, I beg to reply."
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