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    "id": 851617,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. From the outset, I thank the distinguished Senator of West Pokot, Sen. Poghisio, for this Bill. This will empower our counties to increase the revenue sources. There have been a lot of concerns on how our county governments can be sustainable because they mostly depend on the revenue allocated by the national Government. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, under Article 209, the national Government and the county governments have been given powers to impose taxes and ensure that they earn in line with Article 210 on imposition of tax and raise revenue according to Chapter 12 on Public Finance. One of the principles of public finance is to ensure that our Government institutions are sustainable and able to do their work. I support Sen. Poghisio for giving county governments an opportunity to ensure that they diversify the raising of revenue. The growth and nourishment of county governments comes with a lot of immense opportunities of putting in place legislations that will help raise revenue. The County Outdoor Advertising Control Bill will The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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