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    "id": 1343897,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1343897/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kirinyaga County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Njeri Maina",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have recovered, and I am doing much better. Hon. Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 43(1). I wish to make a general Statement regarding the constant delay in the disbursement of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NG-AAF). The National Government Affirmative Action Fund was established with the objective of empowering women, youth and persons with disabilities through financial support for various projects and initiatives at the county level. The NG-AAF plays a crucial role in enabling beneficiaries to start or expand their businesses and improve their overall socio-economic well- being. However, the NG-AAF has faced limitations in funding. That hampers its ability to effectively implement its programmes and reach its intended beneficiaries, raising concerns and frustrations for those who eagerly await the funds. Whereas the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) has a platform of follow-up on its matter through the Select Committee on the NG-CDF, the NG- AAF undergoes challenges due to the lack of a follow-up mechanism on its matters, as it is not domiciled under a specific committee. While appreciating the efforts of the Deputy Speaker on her follow-up on matters of the NG-AAF, there is a need for the establishment of a committee to handle matters regarding NG-AAF specifically and formally. It is on that basis that I request you, under Standing Order 1, to allow the establishment of a committee to follow up on the disbursement of the NG-AAF and any other matters relating to it. I thank you."
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