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"content": "Under the Development Vote, the bulk of our development expenditure will be used for the proposed remodeling and refurbishment of the Shell and BP House which was procured by the Government to serve as offices for the Prime Minister. I think it is important that I also clarify here that this is not property specific to the Prime Minister. Other Government agencies which are housed in private quarters will also find room to be accommodated. Phase I of this refurbishment, as provided by bills of quantities by Ministry of Public Works, will cost Kshs281 million, while Phase II will cost Kshs114 million. These bills of quantities for Phase I and II will cost Kshs395 million. As hon. Members will note, this is far above the funds allocated in the net Development Budget. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to confirm to the hon. Members that no funds will be used for refurbishment of private residences of the Prime Minister. The funds allocated for residence is for provision of temporary shelter and sanitation for Government security personnel deployed for the Prime Minister. There is also need to enhance the security surveillance system for the residences. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also wish to state the importance of climate change co-ordination. In this regard, a unit has been established at my office to monitor and co-ordinate climate change issues. Counterpart funds have been provided for this unit, especially from the UNDP basket funds. We have also received funds from Jamaica to support the Prime Ministerâs Economic Advisory Team and DANIDA, supporting climate change co-ordination unit. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to confirm that the funds allocated to my Ministry would be used in a transparent, efficient and effective manner, and in conformity with the relevant Government regulations and procedures, so that the desired services are delivered to the citizens. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, it is now my humble duty to submit my Ministryâs 2009/2010 Financial Year net budget estimates of Kshs1,667,632,932 for both Recurrent Expenditure and Development Expenditure for consideration and approval by the hon. Members. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I conclude my presentation, allow me to mention a few challenges that I foresee---"
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