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"content": "I will give you an opportunity. Please hold on. Let me, first, give the Floor to Hon. Maina Mathenge. I will then come to you. He had how many minutes left? Eight minutes. He is not in the House. So, I give the Floor to Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai."
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"content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for indulging me. I take this opportunity to welcome students from various constituencies in our country. I, specifically, welcome students from Mutomo Mixed 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"
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"content": "Secondary School, which is in my constituency. I want to tell them that this is the august House, where legislation and representation is done. I want to encourage them that in future, it is possible to find yourself in this place representing your constituency. As they go home, they should be assured that Members of Parliament have their interests at heart."
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"content": "I give a few minutes to the Member for Alego Usonga to also welcome students from his constituency."
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"speaker_name": "Alego Usonga, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Samuel Atandi",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Let me welcome students and teachers from Ng’iya Girls High School, who are from my constituency of Alego Usonga. I wish to inform the House that this is the oldest girls’ school in the entire Nyanza region. Also, it is the only national school in Alego Usonga Constituency. This school has had notable alumni in this House. The former Member for Gem, the Late (Dr) Grace Ogot; the International Criminal Court (ICC) Judge Justice Joyce Aluoch and the Late Orie Rogo Manduli, were alumni of this school. There are so many notable Kenyans who went through this school. It is a very special school. I welcome the teachers and the students to observe the proceedings of this House. I am proud of their school because it continuously excels in national examinations. I know that seated in the gallery are girls who will join this House in the future. I want to tell them that this House belongs to them and they should not limit their ambitions and work hard to ensure that they become Members of Parliament. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Lilian Gogo consulted with the Hon. Deputy Speaker)"
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"content": "Hold on. We are on Order No. 11. I would like to call upon the Vice-Chairperson of the Regional Development Committee, Hon. Wamaua, Member for Maragwa Constituency."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me a chance to support the Bill that has been brought by the Regional Development Committee. It seeks to consolidate the laws relating to regional development and provide the functions and powers of the six Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) that are mostly found in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) areas. The RDAs are established by separate Acts of Parliament. This Bill seeks to merge the establishment and operations of the six authorities so that they are under a single Act of Parliament. It also seeks to standardise the functions of the RDAs subject to the unique areas of operations because they are not within the same area or environment. Therefore, it seeks to ensure that there is standardisation. The Committee seeks to narrow down some areas like membership following the provisions of the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State corporations . So, the size of the board shall be limited to nine members, excluding the ex-officio member. This is contrary to what is contained in the Bill. So, the Committee will bring an amendment during the Committee of the whole House. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I hope this House will support this Bill. Article 189(2) of the Constitution outlines the importance of co-operation between the different levels of government so they can carry out their duties effectively. Most of what is done by the RDAs happens to be the functions of the county governments. Therefore, there is need for co- operation so that those two levels of government are not seen to be fighting each other but, rather, in a way, improving and filling the socio-economic status gap of the people. Collaboration is crucial so as to ensure that we achieve better development outcomes for the people of this country. By combining their strengths and resources, the RDAs and the county governments will join forces to tackle inequalities, boost the economic progress 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"
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"speaker_title": "Hon. Mary Njoroge",
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"content": "improve the overall quality of life for everyone in their areas. We know that some areas do not have RDAs. The reason why an Act of Parliament formed RDAs was to ensure that in the ASAL areas, we add another strength to assist the county governments to fill the gaps. The RDAs remain vital entities in our country’s development landscape, thanks to their diverse functions and proven capacity to foster socio-economic growth, while effectively managing the resources. They also play a vital role in driving sustainable growth and resource management nationwide. This Bill was brought during the 12th Parliament, but we were unable to conclude its enactment before Parliament recessed sine die . As the Regional Development Committee, we found it important to combine, harmonise, standardise and have one Act of Parliament. Due to time, I may be unable to bring out all that is contained in this Bill. However, I want to single out that the RDAs are credited for having conceptualised and implemented some very mega projects like Masinga and Kiambere multi-purpose dams in River Tana, as well as the Turkwel Multi-Purpose Dam on River Turkwel. We also have the Sondu River Multi-Purpose Development Project on Sondu River, under which Sondu-Miriu Hydro-Electric Power was implemented. Also, Mwache Dam Multi-Purpose Development Project is currently being implemented. The RDAs have done a lot, including creating employment and income generating projects for the youths and women groups. Thanks to that support, our people are able to earn something. I request the Members of this House to fully support the Regional Development Authorities Bill so that all RDAs can be anchored in one Act of Parliament, instead of having them under the various Acts of Parliament that are currently governing the six RDAs. This will also enhance collaboration and co-operation of the national Government and the county governments because both intend to improve the socio-economic status of our people."
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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