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    "id": 1474073,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1474073/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Budalangi, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Raphael Wanjala",
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    "content": "Nairobi County; 4. The Public Investments Committee Report on the Inquiry into the Safety of Ferries as observed in the Audited Accounts for Financial Year 2016/17; and, 5. Report by the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on its consideration of the Petition by the Kenya Association of Retired Officers (KARO) on improved terms for pensioners in Kenya. In addition, the Committee undertook inspection visits to some projects and corporations to ascertain the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the various reports. This Report entails a compilation of the responses received and their status of implementation as at the time of the adoption of the Report, Committee observations and recommendations. Hon. Temporary Speaker, in consideration of the implementation status of House resolutions pursuant to its mandate under Standing Order 209 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, the Committee made the following general observations which have a direct impact on the implementation of House resolutions: 1. Implementation of the majority of the House Resolutions has budgetary implications for their effective implementation. For this reason, there is a need for appropriation of funds in subsequent financial years to ensure House Resolutions are implemented as directed. However, in most instances, inadequate budgetary allocation is the major hindrance to effective implementation of the same by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); 2. There was no adequate budget allocated to the MDAs to implement some of the recommendations; and, 3. Some recommendations were generalised and not specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) to facilitate the smooth implementation of House resolutions. In order to address those challenges, the Committee made the following general recommendations: 1. That the accounting officers of MDAs should factor resolutions with budgetary implications in the subsequent financial year budgets for effective implementation; 2. That, the accounting officers of MDAs should incorporate House resolutions in their work plans for effective and efficient delivery of the implementations. This should include timelines for the achievement of specific deliverables and assignment of responsibility; and, 3. That, the EACC should provide a status report of all pending investigations stated in this Report within 60 days of the adoption of this Report by the House. 4. The National Treasury and Economic Planning should ensure appropriations of funds for the implementation of House resolutions within one financial year following the adoption of a House resolution for the public to derive the intended benefits. Further, the National Assembly should allocate sufficient funds to the implementing agencies for the effective implementation of reports that are passed by the House; and, 5. Government Agencies and Departments directed to implement House resolutions should endeavour to incorporate the resolutions into their work plans and deliver them within the stipulated time frame. If they fail to do so, sanctions should be imposed against the responsible officials. If considered and implemented, these observations and recommendations will enhance accountability, effectiveness, transparency, efficiency, prudent management, commercial viability and value for money in State corporations. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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