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    "id": 1176556,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "affect the release of NG- CDF money. I have also seen that he advised the National Treasury to release a tranche of Kshs2bilion per week to the CDF so that our children who depend on bursary development in schools--- I know Sen. Cheptumo used to serve as the Member of Parliament of Baringo North and, therefore, is well versed with issues of NG-CDF. There is a new development by the AG of the Republic of Kenya, hon. J.B Muturi, that the interpretation of the Supreme Court did not affect in any way the release of NG-CDF money. I agree that Senate needs to be robust in its oversight role. We need to entrench ourselves. We have been having push and pull today over the role of the Senate in ensuring that we account for the money that we disburse to the counties. There is nothing to show for it. How do we facilitate and ensure Senators are able to do social and forensic audit and project inspection? It is by only ensuring that we are properly facilitated. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, therefore, I agree that this Ad hoc Committee will provide direction. As a Member of this Ad Hoc Committee, we will listen to all stakeholders. We will do our job as provided by Article 118 of the Constitution on public participation of Parliament. This is to ensure all Kenyans can give their views. An amendment through parliamentary initiative is one of the bipartisan issues. I appeal to both the Minority and Majority side; let us come together, pass this amendment, amend the Constitution and entrench these specialized funds in terms of NG-CDF and funds that are meant for Senate oversight. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with those many remarks and in the interest of time, I therefore, beg to second this Motion."
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