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    "id": 533698,
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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. Temporary Speaker, Sir, ceilings are always not a very popular subject because they limit certain issues. We cannot, therefore, expect that the county governments will be pleased for being subjected to ceilings. The reality is that resources are always limited and there must be ceilings. Even at the national level, there have always been ceilings in the various Ministries, Government agencies and even the overall Budget. It is not a new thing to put ceilings to expenditure by the county governments. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, perhaps the only area of argument is whether the ceilings for the county assemblies and the executive should be set outside. I think this is a matter that has been taken to court and I am happy that the court has given some direction. Notwithstanding that, if one reads Article 216 of the Constitution regarding the functions of the Commission on Revenue allocation, 216 (2) states:- “The Commission shall also make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of and financial management by county governments as required by this Constitution and national legislation”. This, therefore, means that the National Parliament has the mandate to legislate on any matter concerning financial management at all levels of Government. I want to applaud this Report which says that the ceilings must be legislated by the Senate. However, it is important that in the spirit of consultation, inclusiveness and participation, the county governments and the relevant arms and departments are always consulted to 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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