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    "content": "There is also an overlap in duties of these Ministries. We, therefore, suggest that the Ministries which were split from the original Ministry consult so that the roles are clearly spelt out. Come the next Budget, we will know where every department falls. The Ministry of Public Works has done a good job in terms of working in close collaboration with some constituencies. Through the Minister, I would urge the Ministry officials, that in the implementation of what we are doing using the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) and what has been proposed in the current stimulus package at the constituency level, the Ministry officials should work very closely with teams at the local level. For example, if a building is coming up in Mombasa, it should be the same as another one in Garissa, Kitui, Kisumu, Kakamega and every part of the country. Therefore, I am urging the Minister to make sure we have the input of these officials so that we do good and standard work in the country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the issue of Bill of Quantities, we observed that when you go to private quantity surveyors and Ministry surveyors, you find that the Bill of Quantities from Ministry officials tend to be slightly higher than normal. We want this to be noted. It should meet both the standards and value. Bill of Quantities done by Ministry officials should not be seen to be exaggerated. Finally, there is one common problem with the Treasury as relates to Ministries. If you look at the absorption rate of the budget of each Ministry, you will find that none of the Ministries utilize 100 per cent of the funds allocated. You will find 50 per cent or 60 per cent absorption rate. When we went to the Minister or the Permanent Secretary to find out why they have not used the money, we found out that one of the major problems is the---"
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