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    "id": 60599,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/60599/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mwai Kibaki",
    "speaker_title": "PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS His Excellency the President",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Emilio Mwai Kibaki",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the new Constitution has created two levels of Government; the National and County Governments. The creation of counties is informed by the desire to devolve decision-making to the grassroots and to ensure that all corners of the country receive due attention and resources. Counties will deliberate and decide on their development priorities. It is anticipated that they will turn into new growth centres. In this regard, the Government will be forwarding the Public Finance Bill which will bring fundamental change in how we budget and manage our public finances. Moreover, the Government has created a task force to collect and collate views from Kenyans regarding this important matter. This will inform a policy framework and legislation for the implementation of the devolution. This task force has commenced public and stakeholder consultations in all parts of our country. I, therefore, call upon all Kenyans, including Members of this House to positively participate in these deliberations."
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