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    "id": 736885,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/736885/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kitonga Maanzo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity to contribute to the Division of Revenue Bill. The history of this Bill is known by this House. We had passed it. It went to the Senate and for some reason, it came back and was no more. It is very clear that the country has to move forward. This Bill is so important that is must pass so that revenue can be disbursed to the counties. I rise to support the Chairman with regard to this Bill. It has been debated before. The same matter has come back. It is only that for technical reasons, this process has to be taken. The counties have not performed very well in the past. The expectation of Kenyans has not been met with regard to devolution so far. It would be important for these monies to be released to the counties as soon as possible so that there will be no excuse at all at the counties for failure to do one thing or another. If you check, there are very many uncompleted projects. The feeder roads are not done in many parts of Kenya and many other duties of the county assemblies cannot go on without this Bill being passed and these monies being released to the counties. The National Treasury has also been delaying the release of monies to counties for one reason or another. It will be better if we have counties furnished because devolution is now a reality in Kenya. It is in the Constitution and without politicising it, it should be able to serve Kenyans better and they should be reached wherever they are. This was meant to go to the grassroots so that poverty can be eradicated; Kenyans could enjoy being in this country and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}