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    "id": 603254,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. F. K. Wanyonyi",
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        "legal_name": "Ferdinard Kevin Wanyonyi",
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    "content": "That is something we have to be very careful about. I support the amendment but as a word of caution, the money to the county governments should be disbursed as soon as possible. This is November and even the Constituencies Development fund (CDF) money which affects all of us, has not been disbursed. I received Kshs10 million out of Kshs139 million. Similarly, county governments are having problems. I know for sure that, if there is attachment of some properties, the operation of the counties will come to a halt. However, we should disburse money on time. In supporting this Bill, I know that the Government debts are normally paid in bills. As moved by the Mover of this amendment, we know that pending bills are paid depending on the budget for that particular year. Therefore, to cushion the county governments this Act must be amended so that if by any chance there are monies to be paid, that can be done the following year. So, I support this because I know that in my county as mentioned by Hon. Chris, we had cases where county governments were giving out contracts to their cronies. You will find that four people are awarded the same contract to construct a road. I have had this in my constituency and it is something that needs to be corrected. At the same time, the Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) are given out on the basis of who knows who. So, we have to take care of this. On public procurement, I support the amendment that operations of a county government should not be brought to halt. Arbitration should not be done in such a way that properties are attached. Lastly, if this is allowed, we will have cases where there is abuse of procurement procedures that we are now witnessing in very many companies. I have seen about five parastatal officials being taken to court. We should guard against this. However, I urge the Central Government to release money to county governments on time. This is so, so that county governments do not get into the habit of borrowing money from commercial banks and thereby inconveniencing the contractors. I support."
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