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    "content": "counties. They are Kenyans and have to be admitted and given services there. Kiambu County houses so many people; some who work in Nairobi and others elsewhere. If they have children, they go to schools in Kiambu County. They also get health services in Kiambu. The CRA even said that in other countries like Ethiopia and Ghana, there is a parameter called service pressure that recognizes that countries that fall within highly urbanized places require to be considered for where they spend their money. Therefore, I find it dishonest that they did not include this parameter. This should have been done. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, my last point is on the question of introduction of the parameter that recognizes that indeed we are all Kenyans who work together, but there are some who contribute more to the national kitty, either by geographical location or nature of activities. We should recognize within the new parameters that in a county like Trans-Nzoia, where my friend, Sen. Ndiema, comes from, the producers of wheat contribute a lot to that kitty. We should recognize that the dairy farmers in Uasin Gishu, coffee farmers in Kiambu and tea farmers in Nyeri and Kirinyanga counties contribute more. This formula must recognize their contribution and make sure that something is sent back to them, so that their activities continue. If we do not recognize that in the new formula, we are being dishonest. It is based on those arguments that I find that the CRA has not done its work. It is, therefore, our work as the Senate to sanction. If we continue with the failure to address issues, we will go wrong. For example, we are addressing the issue of the debts that the counties are claiming to have accumulated. The report to the County Public Accounts and Investment Committee (CPAIC) indicates that almost more than Kshs100 billion is claimed in outstanding and pending bills. This is about a third of the entire amount to be allocated. That is the kind of situation that we are looking at. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, all the other allegations have come to the Senate regard how funds are being used. In this Chamber we addressed the question of borrowing by governors. When will we stand as a Senate and say---"
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