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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. John Mbadi",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for The National Treasury and Economic Planning",
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    "content": "Ksh120 million for modernisation and revitalisation of cotton ginneries and Ksh200 million for horticulture produce compliance enhancement project. To support local production and processing of edible oils, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh300 million for the national edible oil crops promotion project. To enhance milk processing, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh400 million for excess milk mop-up and Ksh150 million for modernisation of milk processing factories in Runyenjes and Narok. To equip our youth with essential training and internship opportunities in trade and industry, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh330 million for the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project, Ksh500 million for the construction of industrial research laboratories and Ksh109 million for Constituency Industrial Development Centres (CIDCs). Let me now speak to improving security. A stable and secure environment fosters investment, trade and overall economic growth. In this regard, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh202.2 billion for defence, Ksh125.7 billion for the National Police Service (NPS), Ksh51.4 billion for the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Ksh32.5 billion for Internal Security and National Administration and Ksh38.1 billion for Kenya Prison Service. I have also proposed an additional allocation of Ksh10 billion to cater for leasing of police motor vehicles and Ksh3.6 billion for police modernisation programme. To combat crime and enhance administration of justice, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh1.2 billion for construction and modernisation of national forensic facilities. Let me turn to protecting vulnerable groups in our society. Social protection services are crucial for building more equitable and resilient societies by reducing poverty, inequality and vulnerability as well as promoting economic growth and social cohesion. I have, in this regard, proposed an allocation of Ksh41.4 billion to protect the vulnerable members of our society and promote affirmative action. This is an increase from Ksh33 billion in the current financial year. Out of this allocation, Ksh25.1 billion will cater for cash transfers to the elderly persons. This has increased from Ksh18 billion, an increase of Ksh7 billion. The Ksh8.9 billion will be for cash transfers to orphans and vulnerable children. Again, this is an increase of Ksh1 billion more. Ksh1.5 billion will be for cash transfers to PWDs. This has been increased from Ksh1.19 billion. The proposed allocations also include Ksh3.9 billion for the Kenya Hunger Safety Net Programme, Ksh450 million for the National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK). In addition, Ksh600 million will go to the Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK), Ksh100 million for the Presidential Bursary for Orphans, Ksh180 million for the Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund, Ksh90 million for the National Albinism Support Programme and Ksh90 million for the National Autism Support Programme. On equity, poverty reduction, women and youth empowerment, unemployment remains one of the most persistent and challenging issues facing the country today. The challenge is not only about job creation but also bridging the critical gap between education and employment and developing relevant skills for the modern economy. To empower the youth, support businesses owned by the youth and women and to promote development in constituencies, I have proposed Ksh105.6 billion for these initiatives. This allocation includes Ksh10 billion for the National Youth Service (NYS), Ksh3.6 billion for the National Youth Opportunity towards Advancement (NYOTA) and Ksh318 million for the Youth Enterprise Development Fund. In addition, I have proposed an allocation of Ksh990 million for film development services. To further empower women and girls, I have proposed Ksh353 million for the Women Enterprise Fund, Ksh940 million for provision of sanitary towels to school-going girls, Ksh254 million for strengthening prevention and response to gender-based violence in Kenya, Ksh110 million for eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Ksh4 billion for the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). To promote regional equity, reduce poverty and enhance social development across the country, I have proposed Ksh58.8 billion for the National Government Constituencies 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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