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"speaker_name": "Kisumu Central, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Joshua Oron",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs regarding the delay in the operationalisation of administrative units in Kisumu Central Constituency. Hon. Speaker, on 21st July 2017, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration gazetted administrative units in 1,200 locations and 2,400 sub-locations. Among those gazetted were two locations: Kanyakwar and Nyalenda, and four sub-locations: Obunga, Kanyakwar, Dunga and Lower Milimani within Kisumu Central Constituency. Those areas, designated as administrative units, were intended to bring essential Government services closer to the residents, enhance security and facilitate efficient delivery of public services. However, nearly eight years later, the units are yet to be operationalised, resulting in the residents travelling long distances to acquire essential Government services. It is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs on the following: 1. A status report on the operationalisation of the administrative units in Kanyakwar and Nyalenda locations; and Obunga, Kanyakwar, Dunga and Lower Milimani sub-locations as per the gazettement of 21st July 2017; and, 2. The measures that have been put in place by the Ministry to ensure those administrative units become fully operational, thus enabling the local population to access essential national Government services conveniently and efficiently. I, thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Hon. Tongoyo."
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, I will give a response possibly on Thursday next week. I, however, do not think that the Cabinet Secretary would give a better response than the obvious issue of the budget. It is not just in Kisumu County, but all over the country."
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"content": "Bring the response on Thursday next week."
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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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"content": " Well guided, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "STATUS OF PROJECTS UNDER THE EQUALISATION FUND IN GARSEN"
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"content": "Hon. Ali Wario Guyo, Member for Garsen."
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"speaker_name": "Garsen, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Ali Wario",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding the status of projects under the Equalisation Fund in Garsen Constituency and Tana River County. Hon. Speaker, the Equalisation Fund, as established under Article 204 of the Constitution, was introduced to address the historical marginalisation of certain regions by providing 0.5 per cent of the National Government’s annual revenue to fund essential services such as water, roads, health and electricity. Those services are intended to bring the level of"
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"speaker_name": "Garsen, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Ali Wario",
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"content": "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_name": "Garsen, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Ali Wario",
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"content": "public services in marginalised areas like Garsen Constituency and Tana River County at par with the rest of the country. Hon. Speaker, a committee was identified to undertake the responsibility of selecting the most deserving projects for funding. That committee is chaired by the County Commissioner and includes the chairman and managers of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). Despite the efforts by that committee to identify critical projects, their implementation has not been carried out. Concerns have arisen over issues such as tendering, public participation and the overall transparency of the process. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Department Committee on Finance and National Planning on the following: 1. Clarification on how the tenders for those projects were issued and confirm whether due process as outlined in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act was followed; 2. Clarification on whether the mode of advertisement for those tenders was conducted in a transparent manner that allowed for the fair participation of local contractors; 3. The extent to which public participation was conducted in the identification, prioritisation and implementation of those projects in line with Article 10 of the Constitution; 4. A detailed update on the current status of all projects under the Equalisation Fund in Garsen Constituency and Tana River County, including the expected timelines for completion; and, 5. An account of the total funding allocated to those projects under the Equalisation Fund, detailing how much has been utilised so far and the balance. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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