{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157304","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=157302","results":[{"id":1591222,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591222/?format=json","text_counter":208,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Applause)"},{"id":1591223,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591223/?format=json","text_counter":209,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. John Mbadi","speaker_title":"The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you very much. I wish to acknowledge with gratitude the unwavering leadership and vision of His Excellency the President, Dr. William Samoei Ruto and His Excellency the Deputy President, Professor Kithure Kindiki. I also wish to recognise the invaluable efforts of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, the Attorney General, my fellow Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Accounting Officers, and all personnel across Government Ministries, Departments and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."},{"id":1591224,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591224/?format=json","text_counter":210,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. John Mbadi","speaker_title":"The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning","speaker":null,"content":"Agencies who have diligently contributed to the development of the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget."},{"id":1591225,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591225/?format=json","text_counter":211,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Applause)"},{"id":1591226,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591226/?format=json","text_counter":212,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. John Mbadi","speaker_title":"The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Hon. Members. I sincerely thank Baba, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga, and the entire Orange Democratic Movement fraternity for their invaluable mentorship as well as trusting me with party leadership positions in my political journey. I will not forget that I served the people of Suba South Constituency as their elected representative for a period of 15 years and a further 2 years as nominated Member of Parliament before my appointment to the Cabinet. I truly appreciate the people of Suba South Constituency for the opportunity they gave me to serve them and I will remain forever grateful. In addition, I served in the leadership of Parliament as the Minority Leader, and equally I appreciate the support accorded to me by this House and its leadership during my tenure. My sincere appreciation also goes, first, to you, Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly…"},{"id":1591227,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591227/?format=json","text_counter":213,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members:"},{"id":1591228,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591228/?format=json","text_counter":214,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Papa wa Roma! Papa wa Roma!"},{"id":1591229,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591229/?format=json","text_counter":215,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. John Mbadi","speaker_title":"The Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning","speaker":null,"content":" And your counterpart the Speaker of the Senate, the Majority and Minority Leaders and the entire House Leadership including respective Clerks for supporting the approval process of the Financial Year 2025/2026 Budget. Second is to Chairpersons and Members of both the Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Finance and National Planning Committee, and all the other Departmental Committees of this House as well as the staff of the Parliamentary Budget Office, for their constructive inputs and leadership during the approval process of this budget; Third, my colleagues at the National Treasury and Economic Planning led by Dr Chris Kiptoo, the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr Bonface Barasa Makokha, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Economic Planning and Mr Cyrell Wagunda Odede, the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management for their commitment, dedication and support in the preparation of this Budget. Fourth, special appreciation goes to Mr James Muhati, the former Principal Secretary for the State Department for Economic Planning for his unwavering commitment and invaluable support during the first half of the Financial Year. His dedication and strategic leadership greatly advanced the Ministry’s mandate and played a pivotal role in shaping key national economic planning initiatives. Fifth, my appreciation goes to the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, the Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, as well as the management and staff of both institutions, the Financial Sector Regulators, and other MDAs for their valuable contributions to the budget process. Sixth, my gratitude goes to our Multilateral and Bilateral Development Partners for their continued technical and financial support. Seventh, I thank the private sector for their participation and contribution in the budget process. Eighth, I wish to appreciate the media and non-state actors for their active engagement and participation in the Financial Year 2025/2026 budget process. Mr Speaker, I forever remain indebted to my beloved wife, Madam Roda Mbadi, who is in the Speakers Gallery, and my children for their support and inspiration as I execute my duties at the National Treasury and Economic Planning. Their prayers and guidance gave me the zeal to proceed even during my lowest moments. I remain deeply grateful to my siblings for raising me, paying my school fees and supporting me throughout my journey. I am sure that my late parents, Jaduong Stanslaus Ng’ongo Omoth, and his babe, Slermina Yambo Ng’ongo, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."},{"id":1591230,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591230/?format=json","text_counter":216,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. John Mbadi","speaker_title":"The Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning","speaker":null,"content":"my mother, are smiling down from above as they see their youngest son perform this great service for the great people of Kenya today. God is truly faithful."},{"id":1591231,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1591231/?format=json","text_counter":217,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Applause)"}]}