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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for granting me this opportunity to make two comments. Firstly, I am delighted that the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance has indicated that he has consulted widely before bringing these Supplementary Estimates. Secondly, I also note that the President of this country has also given his consent to these Estimates. But of great concern is that these Estimates will facilitate the management of the Government, our institutions and Ministries. I note that one key component is the management of the Ministry of Education. You will recall that last year, students in many schools went on strike and a lot of unrest was noted in our schools. That situation was triggered off by the shortage of teachers in our schools. I note that with these Approved Estimates, the Ministry of Education will be able to render the necessary service in that sector. Secondly, the Ministry has already assured the whole nation that bursaries will be released as soon as possible. They will not be released until these Supplementary Estimates have been approved. I also recognize that the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is not in a position to award loans to students in our universities. After we pass the Approved Estimates, students in our public universities will be given a chance to continue learning. I also recognize that there is a huge outcry concerning the curriculum development in the Ministry of Education. Some money should be released to the Kenya Institute of Education (KIE), so that the curriculum can be reviewed and developed as per the aspirations of our people in this country. I recognize that the leadership of that institution is giving the best, but it cannot give the best service, unless it is fully funded by the Ministry of Education. It is, therefore, important that we approve these Estimates as soon as possible. I also recognize the creation of new districts. We have newly created districts and we have already posted District Commissioners to them. Those DCs do not have funds, vehicles, buildings or any means of transport. It is from these Estimates that the newly posted DCs, other than travel in matatus and boda boda, will be bought some vehicles and facilitated to operate in decent offices. I note that in Kiambu West, we have been allocated about Kshs6 million. This is not little money. It will do something in the newly created district. It will help to do a facelift. So, the Estimates are geared towards improving the welfare and the management of our institutions. It is also important to improve the capacity of our security systems in this nation. Our borders are really exposed. There is a lot of influx of strangers into this nation. We need to tighten up the porous boundaries. We cannot do that unless we facilitate our security apparatus to reach the borders and improve the security situation there. If they cannot do that, it will be a total shame because the investor confidence and the tourism sector will be affected badly. It is also important that, once this money is released, we will facilitate the services offered by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the police. Those institutions are handicapped right now. As has been noted in this House, most of the Members are complaining of Officers Commanding Stations (OCSs) who do not have vehicles. Vehicles will be bought with this money and security will be improved tremendously. With those few remarks, I support the Motion."
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