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    "content": "counties, as provided in Article 217, and exercises oversight over national revenue allocated to the county governments. Hon. Members, a question would then arise as to what constitutes the term “determination of the allocation of revenue” as provided in Articles 95(4)(a) and 96(3). These Articles must be interpreted conjointly with Article 218. A prudent interpretation of the Constitution therefore means that the National Assembly performs its function of determining the allocation of national revenue between the levels of government by introducing a Division of Revenue Bill. Similarly, the Senate performs its function of determining the allocation of revenue among counties by introducing a County Allocation of Revenue Bill. Indeed, Article 110(2) categorises the County Allocation of Revenue Bill as a special Bill concerning county governments, which is considered in accordance with Article 111. Under Article 111, the National Assembly requires a two-thirds majority to change or reject a County Allocation of Revenue Bill passed by the Senate. In originating the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, the Senate will be living up to its constitutional mandate as enshrined in Article 96(1) of the Constitution, which provides that the Senate represents the counties and serves to protect the interests of the counties and their governments."
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