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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mwea, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Josphat Kabinga",
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        "legal_name": "Josphat Kabinga Wachira",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also thank the Chairperson of the NG-CDF Committee. He has done a good job in getting to the truth of the matter and presenting it to the House as it is. It looks like he is frustrated and that is why he is seeking the indulgence of your office and that of the Leader of the Majority Party. We are talking about two things. First, with regard to the arrears from the last financial year, it is very unfortunate because the last time this matter was discussed here it was confirmed that those funds would be included in the Supplementary Budget that is just about to be presented to the House. Anything that is not included in the Supplementary Budget cannot be taken to the constituents. Our offices have already communicated to the various beneficiaries that this money will be in the Supplementary Budget. Therefore, I join other Members in saying that this money must be availed. I also note that many of our children in day and boarding secondary schools are already out of school. They have been sent home because we have not disbursed the bursaries. It is high time that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury took note of the fact that these funds are not for Members of Parliament. They benefit our people out there. They are not taking us seriously yet we are talking about children who are at home. I do not think there is anything more important than ensuring that those funds… 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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