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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murungi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Kiraitu Murungi",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion that the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget on the second basis for equitable sharing of revenue among the county governments which was laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 30th March, 2016. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this matter has been thoroughly discussed in various fora and recommendations made by the Commission of Revenue Allocation (CRA) which has been accepted by the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget. To me, this is a very good formula for us to use in the next three years. Population had been given recognition of 25 per cent. All the counties will equally share 26 per cent. Poverty in terms of affirmative action which should also be read together with the development factor is going to uplift the areas which have been previously considered as marginalized and it takes care of them. Also, expansive areas like Marsabit land area at 8 per cent, is also a very good consideration. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the most important is fiscal responsibility. Many counties are not able to make sufficient budgetary arrangements and are not able to put in place proper accounting mechanisms. Giving them 2 per cent for capacity building is a wise consideration. Without wasting much time, I would like to support the report of the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget on the second basis for equitable sharing of revenue among county governments. Thank you."
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