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    "speaker_name": "Nyando, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Jared Okello",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. There is an issue on which I need your direction. This matter has been brought to the attention of this House intermittently. The last time the matter was raised here, which I believe was six months ago, you gave direction. This relates to the matter of hardship allowance. Following your direction, a multi-agency team that the national government put together through various agencies undertook a survey across the country, particularly on areas that were touched by the agitation for inclusion in the hardship allowance programme. I am aware that a report was presented to the Ministry of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management. However, as is characteristic of this country, very good reports that ought to infuse necessary changes end up gathering dust in public offices. Up to now, the report has neither been presented to Parliament – the organ that necessitated inquiry into the matter through your direction – nor to the Ministry of the National Treasury and Economic Planning for direction. It is a matter that involves the allocation of more funds to address the challenges that affect our people serving in hardship areas. Therefore, I need your intervention so that the Ministry of Public Service, Performance and Delivery can do what is necessary to bring the report to Parliament for onward transmission to the National Treasury for implementation so that the areas inadvertently excluded from this scheme can be incorporated. As you know, public servants in many areas have been disenfranchised. We have spoken about this matter many times. For example, my constituency is domiciled between Muhoroni and Nyakach, both of which benefit from the hardship allowance scheme. Immediately teachers are posted to schools in Nyando Constituency, they apply to be transferred to schools in Muhoroni and Nyakach constituencies because of this incentive. Hon. Speaker, the report is out and available. Please direct us to the necessary channels that ought to be followed to ensure that it is implemented. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute."
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