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    "id": 921935,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/921935/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Farhiya",
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        "legal_name": "Farhiya Ali Haji",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to support this Bill. Kenya is one of the countries known for high level innovation when it comes to Information Communication Technology (ICT). We cannot afford to leave behind that benefit to our own use. Sen. (Dr.) Zani has articulated that very well. Automation of revenue collection has always enhanced revenue collection, even borrowing from i-tax in KRA. This is a step in the right direction. I am of the view that this system should be centrally developed by the CoG. This is so that they all participate in it, together with experts in revenue collection, for example, KRA and the other stakeholders. I agree with Sen. M. Kajwang’ that it should include the Ministry of ICT in this process. Once the system is developed centrally, the different counties can then customize the system. Just develop a general framework then customize that system for the specific needs. For example, counties with agricultural produce can have a code for coffee, while the ones that are pastoral can have a code like ‘camel’ or ‘cow’. Those small adjustments will show the different dynamics that are taken care of. I believe that once the system is developed, there is a proposal by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to give 2 per cent for counties that exceed their expectations. This system will make that target easier, if they collect revenue that is properly captured, not forgetting that systems are as good as the people who use them. If this system is used by corrupt people, it will equally be corrupt. However, there will be a record somewhere for the entire trail, if the system is well developed. This will help us understand that from one step to the next, there is an audit trail. 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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