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    "id": 787882,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/787882/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, it took a lot of effort from some of us who were in the inaugural Senate under the new Constitution to give Senators the right, duty and responsibility to participate in the Division of Revenue Bill and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill. We were forced to go to the Supreme Court for an advisory opinion; a decision that was taken by the whole House under the leadership of the first Speaker, Sen. Ekwee Ethuro under the new Constitution. We had to do what we had to do. I am proud to have been part of that history. Having served as the Chairperson of the Committee on Devolved Government, I mobilized my colleagues to participate in this very important venture. Therefore, the role of the Senate in the Division of Revenue Bill is anchored in an important advisory opinion that required the intervention of the courts for us to participate. That is why when we are debating this important Bill, it is important for all of us to participate and be aware of what goes to our counties. Madam Temporary Speaker the purpose of this Bill is obvious as provided for in Article 203 of the Constitution, which is to ensure that the revenue raised nationally is shared equitably between the national Government and the county governments. The Constitution provides that at least 15 per cent of the revenue raised nationally based on the last audited accounts should be devolved to the counties. The actual revenue raised nationally in every financial year, sometimes falls short of or gets higher than the estimates. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
}