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    "content": "credentials and fight for merit, so that we can have a future of meritocracy. A future where a Kenyan qualifies to get a job, not because of whom he knows, tribe, party or region, but by his or her merit. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, looking at the work ahead of this Committee, it is an enormous task. There are many constituencies in this country that are so huge that the allocation of the CDF is so acute. There are constituencies that have over 300,000 people. There are constituencies that have over 100,000 registered voters, which are getting CDF funds that are limited. But constituencies with fewer people are enjoying. What we are asking is that this Committee should get to work. They should deal with those constituencies that are so bulky in registration of voters; that are so vast in territory, so that there is equity in distribution of resources. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, speaking of my own constituency, one day I listened to a Member from Lamu speak of his constituency that has 30,000 registered voters and they are getting about Kshs30 million as CDF funds. I have a constituency that has over 120,000 registered voters and we are getting about Kshs50 million. It is a constituency that has two in one. We believe that when this team goes round they will come to this reality. They should move with speed to ensure that these boundaries are reviewed and there is equity in representation and allocation of resources. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to commend the Committee and support this Motion."
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