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    "id": 965060,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/965060/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Suba South, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Mbadi",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "John Mbadi Ng'ong'o",
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    "content": "We have a new CS in the National Treasury. We want to support him because following his pronouncements, we see renewed vigor and passion from a Government officer who is ready and interested in ensuring we have realistic targets and our economy is managed differently. Those of us with financial background are very worried that for these years we had a National Treasury composed of technocrats. We have employed men and women whom we believe are qualified and competent enough to help this country come up with realistic figures and grow its wealth. But, I tell you we have been very wrong. Therefore, something has to be done by the leadership of this country. We have to speak with ourselves and to the National Treasury and tell them that we will not take any over projections of revenue anymore. It has become a normal trend where agencies appear lamenting on how budget cuts will adversely affect their operations. What should we do? If from the initial stage or stages these agencies could have been allocated resources based on credible budgets, then they can adjust early and live within their means. They would not be talking on being targeted for budget cuts, which is a common perception among agencies. We should start with The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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