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"content": "Parliament are not there. We only oversee the projects. However, we are also members of the public in our own rights. Therefore, we are very keen to see that it is successful. The State Department for Public Works always investigates how these projects are implemented and whether they are quality or not. The NG-CDF is audited internally and externally and the reports are brought to this House. This is a well-structured Fund. Kenyans are saying that we should entrench it in the Constitution, so that they are sure because they are not sure of any other money. Let us entrench it into the Constitution to give Kenyans certainty. Kenyans trust the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NG-AAF) and the National Government- Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). As the Mover rightly said, these are not devolved funds, they are appropriated, monitored and evaluated right here. It is wrong for anyone to oppose the amendment. Dropping it, for any reason, though I believe it will pass unanimously, would deny Kenyans the opportunity to enjoy National Government services. That is the bottom line in all we do and say."
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"content": "The people of Buuri are clear. They have sent me with a message that even if it requires a referendum, they will participate and pass the amendment. I believe other Members have received similar messages. So, without wasting time, I stand to support this amendment. I am on record that I have delivered the message of the great people of Buuri, that the NG-CDF should be fully enacted as per the proposed amendment."
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"content": " Hon. Adan Keynan, Member for Eldas."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. At the outset, allow me to thank Hon. (Eng.) Muriuki Karue, the father of NG-CDF, for reflecting on the dynamics of Kenyan politics, immediately after independence, after the advent of multiparty, and before the promulgation of the current Constitution."
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"content": "For those of us who were in Parliament at the time when the Government used to be here, there were three things that dominated the House. A Member of the backbench would ask a question to a then senior Minister (Cabinet Secretary) on a development project in his constituency. The usual answer was, “These projects will be funded when funds are available.” Note that phrase: “When funds are available.” That is the first thing that motivated Eng. Karue. At that time, our politics was tribal, regional, and full of its own characteristics. Meaning, when you were on the other side of the Government, development was highly politicised. Therefore, Hon. Karue decided to depoliticise development entirely. That is why he brought in the NG-CDF. I am privileged to have represented two constituencies, larger Wajir West and Eldas."
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"content": "Before I go there, the third criticism of the 8th Parliament and earlier was that Parliament was an appendage of the Executive. So, we had three issues. I tell my new colleagues, we had to remove Parliament from the ambit of the Executive and bring it into the domain of Members of Parliament themselves. We succeeded in forming the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). That was the first step. The second step was to erase that phrase: “When funds are available.” We shifted the power to Members themselves through NG-CDF."
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"speaker_title": "Hon. Adan Keynan",
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"content": "The third issue was to free ourselves. The truth shall set us free. We Members of Parliament had been demeaned. You know the history. Every last day, Members used to congregate somewhere, you know the corners. That too, has changed. Today, this is your time. I also want to thank Hon. Otiende Amollo, Hon. Chepkonga, and other great minds who have persistently pushed for this constitutional amendment."
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"content": "Every Parliament has its own legacy. If this is your Third Term, you know that the history of this Parliament will be judged by the passage of this amendment. If we do not pass it, let me tell 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": "you, there are caucuses that have contributed millions to fight it. Members, please listen. There are groups fighting four things. First, they fought equalisation. They succeeded. Equalisation is no more. Those of us who fought for that clause are ashamed. Thirteen years since promulgation of Constitution, there is nothing tangible we can say has come from equalisation in our regions."
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"content": "Second, they are, out of ignorance, fighting NG-CDF. Yet NG-CDF does not take from devolved funds. The formula is already provided for. Third, they are against the empowerment of our County Members of Parliament through NG-AAF. What could be more important than empowering our County Members of Parliament? They represent constituencies. The framers of our Constitution were not fools. They created special seats for women. Those fighting this are fighting the majority of Kenyan voters ―women."
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