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    "id": 1194314,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tetu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto",
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    "content": "THAT, there is established the Economic Stimulus and Empowerment Fund whose object and purpose shall be to provide funds for programmes relating to: (a) Women empowerment; (b) Men empowerment; (c) Youth empowerment; and (d) Empowerment of persons living with disabilities. We will also ensure that this fund is changed to 1 per cent of all national revenue. I am happy with the proposals that have been made on the graph and I propose that they be amended as proposed. Hon. Temporary Speaker, as I conclude; and as we change this Constitution, keeping in mind that this is the first time we are amending the Constitution of 2010 which is a historical moment for this House, I call upon Members both in the National Assembly and the Senate to close ranks and enact these important changes to our Constitution so that we can give life to this fund which will help our people. There have been restrictions on the use of the NG-CDF and when it comes to enacting the laws, they are going to operationalise these Constitutional changes. I would suggest that we increase the scope of what the NG-CDF can do to cover certain aspects of agriculture and water. Hon. Temporary Speaker, you will agree with me that if you go to a constituency, the most visible development projects are restricted to education and security, and they are NG- CDF projects. Many at times when I go to my constituency, I see many opportunities or things I could do around water and agriculture and especially farmer training which, at the moment, our counties are not doing so well on. This is how this country is lagging behind on food security. Because Members of Parliament are nearer to the constituents, they need to be given power to superintend over certain aspects of agriculture, especially extension services and training which can also be seen as a form of education and certain aspects of water and irrigation. I think this can capitalize the development of our country especially when it comes to food security. I rise to support this Motion with all my heart and I hope that, soon enough, this Motion shall see the light of day and our first constitutional amendment will be a glorious moment for Kenyans, the poor and the children of this country. I thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. 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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