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    "speaker_name": "Kipipiri, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Amos Kimunya",
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        "legal_name": "Amos Muhinga Kimunya",
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    "content": "Even as we proceed on recess, it is important to note that in case of any urgent business- I have already alluded to that possibility - that may require the attention of the House, Members may be recalled for a special sitting, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.29. On behalf of the HBC and, indeed, my people of Kipipiri Constituency, I wish you all a happy festive season. Even as we get ourselves into the happy festive season, I ask Members that we not only make it happy, but also a safe festive season so that we see you all when we resume. We are living in very tricky and dangerous times. I wish to lay this Statement on the Table of the House and thank you all. Before I finish, let me also congratulate Hon. Dennitah Ghati. I would also like to confirm what the Chair of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund has said, that in addition to the consultation between the two Committees, I am also in contact with the National Treasury. We have already made some commitment for some release of funds next week. I think it is Kshs2 billion, but we are still negotiating to ensure that the amount is enough to ensure that Members are actively engaged in the course of the recess. The discussion is ongoing and probably by tomorrow, I will get an update in terms of the quantum sum for release. A release of Kshs2 billion has been agreed for next week, but we are pushing for a bigger amount to ensure that Members have funds on a continuous basis as the constituencies also absorb the money that is currently in the constituency accounts. There are many constituencies with money in their accounts and all that is being looked at. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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