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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, aware of the socio-economic challenges the country is facing, the Budget Estimates that I presented two weeks ago outlined bold and appropriate policy measures that we must undertake in order to restore the economy to a higher growth path and expand economic opportunities, create employment and protect the livelihoods of the poor and vulnerable members of our society. Hon. Members may recall that I did emphasize on the need to restore the confidence of the Kenyan people in our country and indeed, in the existing institutions. I also emphasized on the need to build a cohesive and prosperous nation. As a Government, we are committed to these goals and it is with this in mind that we allocated funds to spur rapid economic growth, address issues related to the poor and vulnerable, expand physical infrastructure and accelerate implementation of the reform agenda as stated in the National Accord of 2008. In addition, we allocated conditional grants as an economic stimulus at the constituency level to minimize regional imbalances in allocation of resources. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am indeed aware that the concern of most hon. Members and indeed, Kenyans is how the good policies and strategies outlined in the Budget, particularly, the stimuli package shall be implemented in a timely manner. I wish to assure hon. Members that as I stated in my speech, the implementation of the economic stimuli shall be done through the existing Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) framework. I have no doubt in my mind that the CDF framework has generally served us well and should therefore, be adopted for quick implementation of the stimulus package. In this regard, Treasury will ensure that this is done immediately on commencement of the new Financial Year. In compliance with the law, the Government of Kenya will close the financial books relating to the 2008/2009 on the 30th June, 2009. The authority that was granted by this House to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund applies then towards the provisions of goods and services, will accordingly expire. Consequently, I am requesting Parliament to authorize the withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund of monies not"
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