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    "id": 1088612,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mavoko, WDM-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Patrick Makau",
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        "legal_name": "Patrick Makau King'ola",
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    "content": "(ii) the Permanent Presidential Music Commission, Kshs32, 950,000; (iii) the Kenya Film Commission, Kshs8,500,000; (iv) the National Museums of Kenya, Kshs21,400,000; (v) the Kenya Cultural Centre, Kshs18,120,000; and, (vi) the headquarters remained with a balance of Kshs50,000. In total, Kshs100 million was disbursed. Hon. Speaker, the Hon. Member wanted to know the criteria used. First, it is important for Members to know that there was Culture TV which was introduced to reach all artists. There were also webinars which were established. There were hashtags of all sorts that were given out by the Ministry to make sure that every Kenyan got the information. The Ministry said that the eligibility criteria developed by the departmental committee required that the applicants: (a) must be Kenyans with an identity card (ID) or a passport; (b) each artist must have submitted their profile with proof of artistic endeavours in the last six months; and, (c) they must not have been a beneficiary of any other funding released by the Government to fight the COVID-19 Pandemic. Such funding was not limited to artists paid by the Collective Management Organisations (CMO) and cash transfers to the elderly, youth or women. The messaging was to revolve around the Government and the World Health Organization’s measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19. The classes which were considered were visual arts, comedy and all other artistes who had applied. In Question 4, the Member wanted to know whether the stimulus package achieved its mandate or intended purpose of supporting the artistes. It did as per the attached list that was given by the Ministry. I will table it in the House. I am sure once the Member goes through the list, his question will be answered. As a Committee, we checked on how the funds were disbursed. As usual, most Kenyans never got the information, either because they are in remote areas or did not know about the funds. However, after questioning the Ministry and the relevant agencies that were involved, they alluded to the fact that they passed on the information and were sure that every artiste who applied received the same amount. With your permission, allow me to table the recipients from each sector that I mentioned before. They have been annexed according to the different categories from one through to five. With your permission, allow me to table this, so that any Member who may have questions can get a copy of the list from the Table Office."
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