Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 568986,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/568986/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 257,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 1955,
        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
        "slug": "benson-makali-mulu"
    },
    "content": "One, this Bill is stating that where funds have been irregularly issued to the county governments, there would be a way of recovering that money as we move forward. The other thing which is important is that this Bill also demands that the money given by the national Government to the counties must be accounted for every quarter. To me, that is a very important matter. The only issue of concern is that if you look at this Bill, you will realise that we are using the audited revenue for 2012/2013 Financial Year meaning that we still have 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 which really, as a House, we need to help so that in future, the counties are able to get more money. If we use 2012/2013, that is two years behind. The last thing is on the issue of the funds. Now that county assemblies are getting more money, it is important that the Controller of Budget intensifies the monitoring of these funds. You can see that we are concerned as the Budget and Appropriations Committee that more money is given to county assemblies but if the monitoring is intensified, then Kenyans will be able to get value for money. Another area which is totally being ignored and which is very important is the issue of locally generated revenue at the county level. That issue is not being given the attention it deserves. It is important that we give it the attention it deserves. Thank you for giving me the chance."
}