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    "id": 918604,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mohammed Maalim Mahamud",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51 (1) (b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for the period commencing 1st January to 30th June, 2019. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 33 sittings, considered three Bills, two Petitions and four Statements. The Committee also held three engagements with stakeholders and held three public hearings. In respect of Bills, the Committee considered the following two Bills and tabled reports in the Senate- (a)The County Wards (Equitable Development) Bill (Senate Bills No. 34 of 2018); and (b)The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 11 of 2019). The Division of Revenue Bill was passed by this House with amendments. However, it was rejected, there was mediation and now there is total failure. I gave a comprehensive report on this matter yesterday. The Committee also considered The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2019), conducted public hearing and is considering its report for tabling in the Senate. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, additionally, pursuant to standing order 126 of the Standing Orders of the Senate, the Committee considered at pre-publication stage, a legislative proposal on amendments to the Public Finance Management Act by Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Zani as well as a legislative proposal on the Prompt Payment Bill by Sen. Farhiya Ali. Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, regarding Statements, pursuant to Standing Order No.48(1), four Statements were referred to the Committee during the period under review. The Statements were sought by Sen. Fatuma Dullo concerning pending bills owed by Isiolo County, Sen. Ochillo-Ayacko concerning loss of financial and procurement records of Migori County Government Executive, Sen. George Khaniri 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."
}