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    "id": 1410602,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kilifi North, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Owen Baya",
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    "content": "Development Fund) Regulations, 2024, laid on the Table of the House on 23rd April 2024. This is pursuant to the provisions of Section 24(4) of the PFM Act. I request Members to support this Report because it is very important in terms of unlocking the finance for the BRT system in this country. This is a very important milestone in financing by the MCC, which has funded projects in this country before. We need to consider this as it is one of the most important policy statements. It is a bilateral agreement under the United States Aid Agency (USAID) which was established by the United States Congress in 2004. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the MCC forms partnerships with developing countries that are committed to good governance, economic freedom and investing in their citizens. Kenya is one such country. She believes in good governance, practises it and is central to ensuring that it is in place. Secondly, Kenya is a country that believes in economic freedom. Thirdly, it continues to invest in its people. Therefore, this country qualifies for that funding. As we debate this Report, there is about Ksh60 billion available for this country, if and when we pass this Report. What will this money do? What is in these Regulations? The objects of these Regulations are that they will provide better multi-modal transport system planning for Nairobi. The Members who represent constituencies in Nairobi City County and those of us who are residents have an opportunity to vote and ensure that we have a better rapid transport system in this country. The objective is also to improve connectivity and provide safer access to mass public transport system in targeted areas in Nairobi. This will also ensure that we have better non-motorised transport infrastructure. Finally, we shall have a good BRT system in a manner that promotes lower greenhouse emissions. The object is to ensure that we provide funding for expansion of the transport system. With those remarks, I second the Motion and request Members to vote and support this Report. Hon. Deputy Speaker, because of the urgency of this matter, I request that you put the question once you propose it so that we vote and get the money."
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