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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mathare, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Anthony Oluoch",
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    "content": "through the backdoor by taking monies that have already been appropriated between the two levels of government. That money was already earmarked for constituencies. There is no way for it to go to the counties. I agree with the Members who have said that, just like the NG-CDF, the 22 per cent and 10 per cent allocation to KeRRA is one of the most visible and transparent funds that have been implemented in any development sector in the country. Not only should it be preserved, but it should also be increased, if necessary. My last two points are that our predecessors in the 11th Parliament fought very hard for the 22 per cent and 10 per cent allocation. That allocation continued to be safeguard in the 12th Parliament. Section 6 is very clear that the formula of how this money is to be utilised or allocated is embedded in law. The only way to reverse it is for Parliament to introduce an appropriate section in the law through an amendment Bill. In any case, if there was to be any reversal, this House would increase that allocation from 32 per cent to a higher percentage. It would not reduce the allocation. In conclusion, the Cabinet Secretary and KeRRA should not only be asked to withdraw this proposal, but should also be summoned to the House. I asked for a Kamukunji on the issue of university education and the Cabinet Secretary was summoned here to a Members’ Kamukunji. When there was an issue about Worldcoin and data collection, the Cabinet Secretary was summoned here. This matter is serious enough for us to call the Cabinet Secretary to not only respond to it, but also to many other issues that Members have raised, including whether monies will be remitted to us on time so that we can begin to work on roads in our constituencies before the rains. We should not just sanction the matter by way of a withdrawal, I support the Report."
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