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    "id": 986381,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/986381/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Malalah",
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        "legal_name": "Cleophas Wakhungu Malalah",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a disturbing matter considering the amount of money involved. We are talking about Kshs1.6 billion. Article 10 (2) of the Constitution is very clear. It describes what the national values and principles of governance entail. Equity and equalisation are key in exercising any form of governance in Kenya. It is sad to realise that a colossal amount of Kshs1.6 billion was given to the Government of Kenya and it has been allocated to one region of the country. This country consists of eight regions and 43 tribes. Therefore, equity in distribution of resources is mandatory. I want to thank the Senator for Bungoma for bringing this matter to this House. I would like the concerned Committee to take this matter seriously because we want to get to the root cause of this matter. We want equity and justice practiced when this matter is addressed. My proposal is that any time we consider the Division of Revenue Bill in this House, let the Executive disclose all the grants they are receiving from donors. Let us distribute those grants when we discuss the Division of Revenue Bill. There is need for us to know how much money was allocated to Nakuru, Kakamega and Kisii counties. Therefore, we shall not be allowing and giving the Executive the discretion of choosing where the donor funds should be directed to."
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