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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Suba North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also thank the Mover. Indeed, separation of powers is one of the reasons why people have been fighting the NG-CDF. One thing we need to consider is that we did not know we would have IT in this generation. The world changes. The concept of separation of powers is good, but some instances must be an exception to the rule, especially where things are working. Due to this, we have always, and as much as possible, tried to distance Members from the NG-CDF. I know we are trying to take that format. However, the fact is that we have that Fund and that the public generally associates with Members of Parliament. The Fund has brought significant change to our constituencies, especially areas hitherto marginalised and areas like ours that do not normally support governments. We have been primarily in opposition for years. Funds would not come to us. That is why it is important that we have money going to governors and money going to the NG-CDF Fund. I sit in the Budget and Appropriations Committee. Even though the Constitution provides that funds shall be spread out equally and, in some instances, equitably, the reality is that it does not happen. Funds are always allocated in a skewed manner, usually favouring areas that have voted for governments. What happens at our local levels? You are gone as a Member of Parliament if the NG-CDF does not reach one corner of your constituency, whether or not you are involved. I would not want us to follow the procedure at the expense of justice. That is why, to ensure fairness, our Constitution of 2010 departed from technicalities. I welcome this. We will 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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