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    "id": 1019479,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Eldas, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adan Keynan",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 41,
        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "We are all familiar with the reason the Fund was created. It is high time we made sure it functions in line with the Constitution and the NG-CDF Act. Sometimes there are exceptional challenges on the role of a Member of Parliament. This is one thing that we should clarify as much as possible. Does the Member of Parliament as a patron have a day-to-day role in the management of NG-CDF Committees? The answer is no. The law is very clear. Attempts by hon. Members to perform the functions of NG-CDF Committee should cease. We should allow NG-CDF Committees to function without any interference. That is good for hon. Member. It is good for the Committee. It is good for the law. This will also set a clear example that Members of Parliament can at times be above certain petty things. It will actually be a coincidence. This is because whenever things go wrong, the blame is put on Members of Parliament. To the best of my understanding of this law, the Member of Parliament has no role other than just being a patron. Maybe, that comes from that particular coincidence where that Committee is expected to discharge its functions. Sometimes we get a lot of nagging questions, audit queries, and even some criminal questions on the use of NG-CDF. It is high time we raised the bar and leave the Member of Parliament to do his work in line with the NG-CDF Act. At times there have been conflicts – there has been confusion. Hon. Wamunyinyi, I know you have a lot of experience in this area. It is my prayer that the management of the Committees will be streamlined through training. It is also fair that Members of Parliament are updated on the provisions of this particular law so that we do not stray from our mandate. Otherwise, the Report is straightforward. I know the Committee wants this passed. I hope the respective committees will also take their roles seriously. With those remarks, I second."
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