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    "id": 1521317,
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    "speaker_name": "Dagoretti North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": "Another aspect we need to address is whether the Equalization Fund, for example, in the case of electricity, is effectively reaching the counties. Are the last-mile connections we make in constituencies benefitting the counties as intended? The Report presented to the House should show that the last mile was completed and that constituencies in areas qualifying for the Equalization Fund now have electricity. By doing that, we can move past the issue of electricity and focus on other areas like water, sanitation, and roads. If we identify roads in those counties as part of the Equalization Fund, why can we not have a report showing that these trunk roads, alongside other projects like electricity, are complete? This would demonstrate that the Equalization Fund has contributed to improving the livelihoods of marginalised communities. Hon. Deputy Speaker, we also need to consider what the Senate has proposed regarding the functions of the county technical committee. This Committee will be responsible for approving projects to be financed, which is critical. However, they suggest that no more than two public officers designated by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) with technical expertise should be part of the Committee. Additionally, they say not more than two public officers appointed by the Cabinet Secretary with similar expertise in areas of prioritised projects. To avoid duplication, it would be more efficient to have two representatives: one from the county and one from the Cabinet Secretary. At the county level, more members are needed, but if the Cabinet Secretary appoints one, it could work better. The Committee includes chairpersons of the Project Identification and Implementation Committees within the sub-county and the secretary of the Constituency Development Fund. It is a good committee, but I wonder about including the secretary of the constituency development fund. Given the complexity of this Committee's work, the roles of each member need to be clearly defined in the regulations. This would ensure that they do not find themselves in constant back-and-forth arguments. It will prevent too much politicking on projects. Also, it says that the board should ensure that a Project Identification and Implementation Committee is established in every eligible county. The Assistant Sub-County Commissioner shall head this Committee. It will also have village administrators of the areas defined by the Commission as marginalised and representatives of women, youth and persons with disabilities from marginalised areas. 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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