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    "id": 1609047,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kisii County, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding unspent National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) monies for Kisii County for the 2023/2024 Financial Year. I rise to seek clarification regarding the unspent funds amounting to Ksh7.9 million allocated to the Kisii County Women Representative under the NGAAF for the 2023/2024 Financial Year reportedly returned to the National Treasury. The funds were meant for various community development projects aimed at empowering women, youth, and vulnerable groups in Kisii County. That is in line with the objectives of NGAAF. Despite my continued follow-ups, I have yet to receive an update regarding the reinstatement of the funds for reinvestment in the planned initiatives. The delayed reallocation is deeply concerning as it has stalled critical programmes that are meant to uplift the marginalised communities, promote economic empowerment and enhance service delivery within Kisii County. Moreover, the failure to reinstate the funds goes against the spirit of affirmative action as enriched in the Constitution. Article 27(6) and Article 27(8) of the Constitution obligate the State to take legislative and policy measures to redress historical disadvantages that are suffered by women and other marginalised groups. Returning those funds to the National Treasury instead of utilising them in intended purposes undermines those constitutional provisions and denies the people of Kisii County the benefits they are entitled to. It is against this background that I request the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning to appraise the House on the following: 1. The reasons unspent NGAAF funds allocated to Kisii County Women Representative were returned to the National Treasury instead of being utilised for the intended purpose. 2. The status of the request of reinstatement of the funds and the expected timeline for their release and utilisation. 3. The measures the Government is taking to ensure that funds meant for affirmative action programmes are not lost due to bureaucratic inefficiencies. 4. The safeguards in place to prevent similar occurrences in future, ensuring that NGAAF monies are fully utilised to benefit the intended communities. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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