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"content": "National Hospital, Kshs11.5 billion for the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kshs7.3 billion for the Kenya Medical Training Centres, Kshs2.8 for the Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kshs1.3 billion for the construction of the Kenya National Hospital Burns and Paediatric Centre, Kshs863 million for procurement of family planning and reproductive health commodities and Kshs600 million for procurement of equipment for the National Blood Transfusion Centre. Affordable housing programme is a pragmatic approach to addressing housing problem, especially in the urban centres. To ensure the success of this initiative, I have proposed allocation of Kshs13.9 billion for affordable housing programme. The proposed allocation includes Kshs3.5 billion to Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company for enhancement of the company’s capital as well as for on-lending to primary mortgage lenders, Kshs8.2 billion for construction of affordable housing units as well as Kshs500 million for construction of social housing units. To support the Nairobi Metropolitan Services in reversing urban indignity in Nairobi City County, Kshs100 million has been set aside for its improvement project and Kshs111.2 million for construction of foot bridges. Other key allocations to the housing, urban development and public works sector include Kshs3.5 billion for the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project, Phase II, Kshs1 billion for construction of markets, Kshs1 billion for maintenance of Government pool houses, Kshs750 million for construction of housing units for the National Police Service and Kenya Prisons Service, Kshs700 million for the Kenya Urban Programme, Kshs200 million for the Africities Summit and Kshs45.6 million for the construction and completion of stalled Government buildings. In addition, I have proposed allocation of Kshs700 million to support the Nairobi Bus Rapid Transport project to offer an efficient and time-saving public transport. The Government continues to scale up reforms to encourage investment in the manufacturing sector to support and protect local industries. Despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the fiscal and monetary policy measures that the Government implemented significantly cushioned the sector. To further promote local industries, I have proposed allocation of Kshs20.5 billion under various implementing ministries, departments and agencies. Out of this, Kshs2 billion will go to the Credit Guarantee Scheme to enhance access to affordable credit by micro, small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector, Kshs500 million will support development of various micro, small and medium enterprises in Kenya and Kshs600 million for provision of finances to micro, small and medium enterprises through the Kenya Industrial Estates. In addition, I have set aside Kshs8.3 billion for Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone, Kshs350 million for development of the Special Economic Zone Textile Park in Naivasha, Kenanie Leather Industrial Park and Athi River Textile Hub, Kshs90 million for the Free Port and Industrial Park Special Economic Zone in Mombasa. Other proposed allocations include Kshs130.2 million for modernisation of RIVATEX, Kshs800 million for access roads to industrial park facilities. In order to maximise benefits from our cash crops, the Government will make further investments towards their revival and enhancement of output. In this respect, I have proposed Kshs210.4 million for coffee industry revitalisation, Kshs59.2 million for modernization of cooperative cotton ginneries and Kshs50 million for cotton development as a subsidy and extension support. To equip our youth with essential training and internship opportunities, I propose allocation of Kshs1.4 billion for the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project, Kshs800 million for the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project, Kshs448 million for The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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