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    "id": 933370,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/933370/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mutula Kilonzo Jnr",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order to seek your direction on something that Sen. Olekina has alluded to. As the leader of this House, and as a matter of national concern, this is a matter that needs your communication. Amb. Ukur Yatani, who is the Acting Cabinet Secretary (CS) for the national Treasury, has issued a direction that he will not release funds to 15 counties if they do not pay pending bills. Section 97(2) of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act on procedures for stoppage of funds states as follows:- “Not later than seven days after the date of the decision to stop the transfer of funds, the Cabinet Secretary shall seek approval from Parliament.” The suggestion alluded to by Sen. Olekina is that there appears to be a discretion by the Acting CS to stop the release of funds without the approval of Parliament. Therefore, next time we have a sitting, I would like you to issue a proper communication so that it is clear to the country. The process of stoppage of funds should be followed according to this law. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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