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    "content": "The other issue concerns the development of district headquarters in the newly created districts. I would like to urge the Minister, together with his physical planners and architects, to develop vertical constructions in the newly created districts because the land is very inadequate. If we allowed all the Ministries – and there are 42 Ministries – to develop their own facilities, there will be no land to do that. So, vertical development is a very important component. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to funds already allocated for vehicles, this Vote has not been considered well. I think the engineers and other inspectors will be unable to visit construction sites to monitor the progress and ensure that quality work is being done. Therefore, it is important that vehicles availed are to Ministries so that good work can be carried out in all areas. We would hate a situation where senior officials get to construction sites on matatu or boda boda . That can be very pathetic. Some of the frustrated youth in this nation will be involved in the projects under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) which the Minister has indicated will construct primary schools, health centres and Jua Kali shades. The sooner the Minister embarks on completion of these projects, the better. This is because the current Jua Kali Programme is operating on a short-term basis. Mama mboga and others who take their agricultural produce to the market will benefit if those shades are completed. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the construction of district headquarters, some of the District Commissioners are currently operating in rented premises. It is imperative that the Ministry embarks on construction of these facilities immediately the money is released. It is important that we develop standard schools and health centres as the Ministry embarks on this programme. This is the first time the whole nation will be engaged in massive construction. What we are developing today should have architectural designs that will stand the test of time. With those few remarks, I entirely support the Vote for the Ministry of Public Works"
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