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    "id": 1037852,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1037852/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Garissa Township, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Aden Duale",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 15,
        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
        "slug": "aden-duale"
    },
    "content": " Hon. Speaker, when the President came to make his Address in compliance with the Constitution about a fortnight ago, he made a categorical statement, which is in the Hansard, and urged Members of Parliament to participate and help in the reopening of schools in January 2021 using their NG-CDF resources, either through infrastructure, building schools, classrooms, laboratories and even bursaries. It is shocking that a presidential directive has not been complied with. I indulge you to ask the Chair of the Select Committee on NG-CDF, Hon. Wamunyinyi, and the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, Hon. Gladys Wanga, who oversee the National Treasury and the NG-CDF Board in terms of resources to make a statement so that it goes on record that until today, the amount disbursed to constituencies is less than 2 per cent or even zero. We are talking about the opening of schools. This is a serious matter because if we go for this long recess, our parents and voters expect us to pay bursaries in January. When infrastructure such as classrooms, schools, laboratories are not used for a long period, they need to be renovated so as to comply with safety and environmental regulations as well as COVID- 19 regulations. It is a serious matter, more so, when the President has urged Members to join him. It is also our cardinal responsibility. The NG-CDF has done well, particularly in the education sector. I urge you to ask the two Chairs to update this House and go on record on the Hansard on when these resources will be available and disbursed to the various constituencies. I seek that clarification."
}