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    "id": 1194435,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "David Ochieng’",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Temporary Speaker",
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    "content": "I have seen the positive impact that the NG-CDF has had on our people. I have seen schools get transformed from mud walls to permanent, with proper walling. I have seen children from less fortunate families becoming leaders in the society because they have been helped and funded through the NG-CDF. Those are some of the areas where the NG-CDF has made a major impact. As Members of Parliament, especially for new Members, we connect with the people in our respective constituencies through the NG-CDF. Currently in my constituency, people are weeping and are so depressed. Parents are so depressed. Whenever we would announce that we were giving out bursaries, most people back home would be very happy. We may take it for granted, but it is very vital and it goes a long way in helping our people. I was shocked beyond words to hear that it had been scrapped. Whoever suggested that we scrap the NG-CDF from Members of Parliament was totally misinformed. All said and done, we now have a golden opportunity to make sure that the NG-CDF is entrenched in the Constitution once and for all. Hon. Temporary Speaker, you told us to not to take this legislative proposal for granted come the voting day. Most Members might view this as a normal Bill, but it is something that will determine whether we will see the doors of Parliament in 2027. I know every Kenyan is looking up to us. This fund is not there to benefit Members of Parliament. I know we have been called all kinds of names because of this fund, but most of us are just patrons of the fund. We only oversee it. The impact of the fund back home in our respective constituencies is tremendous and commendable. We should do all it takes to protect this particular aspect of our legislation. With those many remarks, I implore Members of Parliament that as we deliberate on this issue and conclude on it, when it is time to vote on it, let us all be here to support this legislative proposal."
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