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    "content": "Second, to ensure availability of adequate seeds and feeds even as we encourage private sector participation, I have allocated Kshs340 million and Kshs1.2 billion for the production of fish seeds and fish feeds, respectively, enough to take care of about 300 fish ponds in the 160 constituencies. Third, we recognize that these investments we are making together with ordinary Kenyans may not achieve their full economic potential unless we deal with the supply chain constraints. In this regard, we are going a step further to establish 80 mini-fish processing and cold storage facilities in key centres at a cost of Kshs400 million. As farmers grow fish, store and process, there will be need for opening up opportunities for fish markets. I wish to encourage private sector players to seize the earliest opportunity and start to invest in marketing fish products both locally and internationally. Mr. Speaker, Sir, finally, once again demonstrating our commitment to seeing this programme succeed by putting in place effective capacity, I have allocated funds to purchase 100 motorcycles, avail 100 vehicles for use by extension officers and to recruit additional three fisheries officials for each of the 160 constituencies mapped for fish farming. I expect these investments to significantly enhance the uptake of this important pro-poor and pro-enterprise development initiatives aimed at transforming our rural areas. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with regard to supporting livelihoods in ASAL areas, despite the challenges that the ASAL areas face, there is enough socio-economic potential that can be exploited to uplift livelihoods and address regional disparities. The continued fight over scarce resources such as water and pasture as well as age-old practice of cattle rustling has increased insecurity thereby retarding overall development of the ASALs. While it may not be practical to deal with the many challenges of ASAL areas and unleash their potential at once, through this budget, the Government commences a decisive journey of transformation and empowerment of the people of ASAL through comprehensive targeted interventions covering education and health, infrastructure development, security, agriculture and livestock development. As a Government that believes in inclusive growth and development, once again this year, we demonstrate our commitment to the development of the northern Kenya and other arid lands. To this end, I have allocated a total of Kshs16 billion for financing various on-going and new development projects. Among the key projects earmarked are: (i) The expansion of water supply for which I have allocated Kshs3.8 billion towards dam construction; (ii) Construction of district hospitals and low cost boarding primary schools at a cost of Kshs375 million and Kshs450 million respectively. In addition to funding the construction of on-going roads in this part of the country, I have allocated another Kshs550 million towards provision of alternative sources of energy and in particular, solar power. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have also, through this Budget, proposed other targeted interventions aimed at further empowering our brothers and sisters and in particular the youth who live in the northern parts of Kenya and other arid lands. On improving Security for Sustainable Development of ASAL, provision of a lasting solution to insecurity associated with cattle rustling is important in promoting sustainable development among the pastoralist communities living in ASALs. As part of this initiative, and in order to complement the on-going disarmament efforts, I have"
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