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    "id": 1194601,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kesses, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Julius Rutto",
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    "content": "Article 10(2)(b) of the Constitution discusses the real intention of the Constitution in facilitating equity, inclusivity and the right to access services like education, among Kenyans. As we all know, education is the key driver of transformation. It is a key equaliser of all people, both poor and rich. At this point, it is very critical for this honourable House to have this discussion and carry out the amendments to the Constitution, so that we can mainstream this fund. This fund has necessitated the intention of the Constitution. A few months ago, we saw the courts giving a ruling quashing the NG-CDF. I have heard some people say that the NG-CDF was not touched. Currently, however, the National Treasury has not released the funds. Back in our villages, our communities are suffering. Children are at home and are not going to school. The NG-CDF helped a lot by giving out bursaries to the poor in our society. They were able to compete with the privileged to achieve the same position and compete for resources and positions. It is high time we had this discussion and looked at the intention, not the interpretation of the Constitution, as it has been said. I call upon the Attorney-General to move quickly, now that he is officially in office, to advise the National Treasury to release the funds, so that we can address the challenges facing the society. I agree with Hon. Daktari, who said that laws are made for people, not people for laws. In this case, as we look at this legislative proposal, let us also look at the supporting legislations, such as the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, because the main objective is to spur economic growth in every sector of every region in our country. The NG-CDF is the only fund that can go down to the village to help the people. We should allow the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act to accommodate people in the villages, so that this money can be retained and improve their lives. Lastly, we are facing the challenge of youth unemployment as a country. As we look at this amendment and future amendments to the legislation, my proposal is to see to it that the NG-CDF can support our youth, their talents and give them equal opportunities. That includes supporting those who have the desire to go outside the country to seek opportunities. That way, we can export our skills and bring in foreign exchange in the long-run through cash transfers coming into our country. This will build our households, our economy and give our youth hope. With those few remarks, I thank you very much. I support the legislative proposal and look forward to supporting the amendment of the Constitution."
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