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    "content": "cent. Let me just read for you because this matter always raises issues. Even last year, we had the same issue. Article 203(2) says:- “For every financial year, the equitable share of the revenue raised nationally that is allocated to county governments shall be not less than fifteen per cent of all revenue collected by the national government.” Article 203(3) states that:- “The amount referred to in clause (2) shall be calculated on the basis of the most recent audited accounts of revenue received, as approved by the National Assembly.” Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if you look at the Schedule we have on page 8 of the Report, you will see that the last audited and approved accounts are for the Financial Year 2012/2013. The revenue in that financial year was Kshs776 billion. When you take the total amount of the equitable share which is Kshs259.774 billion that we have allocated, you will see it is a percentage of Kshs776 billion. If you take the total of Kshs291 billion, that is the percentage of Kshs776 billion for the purpose of ensuring 15 per cent which is set on that basis. Members should not confuse that figure which is the actual revenue we expect to collect in the next financial year. That is a different matter. We intend to collect Kshs1.2 trillion in the next financial year, according to the Government, out of which county governments will get Kshs291 billion. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to advise Members that with regard to contingencies, some of the counties have already passed Bills in their assemblies. These are County Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Bills. There are template Bills that had been developed by the Kenya Red Cross and shared with most counties which empower counties to develop disaster responsiveness. It involves emergencies of accidents which may include fire, drought, floods and other kinds of things. The basis for application of that money would be in the context of such legislation in our view. Otherwise, I beg to move."
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