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    "id": 653968,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Omulele",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2145,
        "legal_name": "Christopher Omulele",
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    "content": "(i) the insertion of a new sub-paragraph (xxv) under Paragraph 30 as follows:- (xxv) Increase the recurrent allocation to the Parliamentary Service Commission under the programme of General Administration, Planning and Support Services by Kshs332 Million; (ii) the insertion of a new sub-paragraph (x) under Paragraph 31 as follows:- (x) Reduce the current allocation under the Senate Affairs programme meant for Monitoring and Evaluation by Kshs332 Million; and, iii) Making consequential adjustments to the Schedule and the totals to reflect the changes, accordingly. It is very important for me to lay the foundation that informs this proposed amendment to the First Supplementary Estimates. This amendment is informed by nothing less than our own Constitution in Articles 93, 94, 95 and 96. In Article 93 of the Constitution, this Parliament is established to be composed of the National Assembly and the Senate. In Article 94 of the Constitution, the roles of Parliament are set out. It is very important for us to look at the role of the National Assembly as set out in Article 95 of the Constitution, particularly in Article 95(1)(4)(a) and (c). Article 95(4)(a) says:- “(4) The National Assembly- (a) determines the allocation of national revenue between the levels of government, as provided in Part 4 of Chapter Twelve; (c) exercise oversight over national revenue and its expenditure. Article 96 of the Constitution sets out the role of the Senate. Article 96(1) says:- “(1) The Senate represents the counties, and serves to protect the interests of the counties and their governments.”"
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