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    "id": 1076941,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dagoretti South, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Kiarie",
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        "legal_name": "John Kiarie Waweru",
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    "content": "Committee on Sports Tourism and Culture regarding the status of disbursement of Kshs1 million, stimulus package, which was allocated to cushion artists, actors, musicians and other performers during the COVID-19 Pandemic period. Hon. Speaker, on 6th April 2020, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya issued an Executive Order directing the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Arts and Heritage to avail Kshs1 million to cushion those in the creative industry during the period of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The funds were to be paid to local artists, actors and musicians through a campaign dubbed; “together at home”. The artists were required to produce works that would entertain and edify Kenyans during this period. The campaign also aimed to sensitise audiences on the safety and health precautions to curb the spread of COVID-19. The produced items were to feature on Kulture TV and other collaborating media outlets and platforms. Hon. Speaker, concerned that many artists in the country felt left out by the arrangement and that some who offered their services have not been paid to date and others contend that the due process was not followed in the procurement of the services, I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Sports Tourism and Culture on the following: (i) Could the Chairperson table a list of all the artists, actors and musicians who benefitted from the Kshs1 million stimulus package? (ii) The criteria that was used to shortlist the participating artists. (iii) Provide a detailed breakdown on how the stimulus package was utilised and disbursed indicating the amount paid to each artist and other contracting agencies or individuals. (iv) Establish whether the fund achieved the intended purpose of supporting the artists whose trade was adversely affected by the pandemic. I have signed this as the Member of Parliament for Dagoretti South on behalf of Kenyan performing and visual artists. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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