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"content": "Mr Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Motion on the Supplementary Budget. I will start off by thanking the Minister and all those who are involved in revenue collection for the country. We know that after the General Elections, it has been a trying moment. At least, we see that most of the activities within the country are on course. I also wish to commend the Minister, in particular, knowing very well that when we talk about Supplementary Budget, it is to make a review of the main Budget that was presented earlier. The main Budget was presented in June, 2007. When that was being done, I am sure that, at that time, the Minister did not know that, by the end of the year, there will be 42 Ministries to take care of. I think the Minister was also not aware that there will be internally displaced persons (IDPs) who must be settled. So, in all fairness, I am supporting the Supplementary Budget so that the added expenses can be taken care of. However, there are so many issues that I wish the Minister could take into account. One of them is the issue of security in this country and, in particular, the issues touching on the pastoral areas. I know that right now, the main issue is to resettle the IDPs. I wish it could be done as quickly as possible. On the issue of security, we are still experiencing incidences of cattle rustling. I visited my Igembe North Constituency over the weekend and found out that our cattle had been stolen. The issue which was at hand is - and up to now, they have not been recovered - when they made the distress call to the police station, there was no police vehicle. We have about two police stations and there are no vehicles at all. They had to depend on the vehicles sourced from the district headquarters. By the time they got those vehicles, the animals had crossed rivers and valleys. But even at the district headquarters, it took time to get the vehicles because there was no petrol. So, what I am bringing across here is that, as we pass this Supplementary Budget, we hope that it is to ensure that the efficiency of the Government is upheld, so that the services to the people are received without delay. I hope that in this Supplementary Budget, the issues where security is involved have been taken care of, so that we will not hear of stories where, when there is a dire need to arrest a security matter, there is no petrol for the vehicles or the officers are not available because of lack of facilities. That action will show the inefficiency of the Government. I would also wish to appeal that, as we resettle the people, we should also address peace among our communities. I have a case in my constituency where about 110 animals are held up in a place called Mlima Bendera in Samburu East. Our displaced cattle must be returned. So, I would also call upon the Minister in this Supplementary Budget, provide something to the security forces so that he can enable them to recover those animals and return them to Igembe North Constituency. At the same time, I appeal to the Government that cases of cattle rustling are really becoming a menace. If communities in Kenya have to settle and live in peace, then the issue of cattle rustling must be resolved once and for all. The Government has the means and apparatus to do that. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I urge the Minister for Finance to ensure that institutions that fall under his Ministry are seen to handle issues over board. I have an issue - it is not personal - with officers within the Ministry and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Some of my constituents have been doing a very good job, but when it comes to the renewal of their contracts, it becomes very difficult. One of my constituents who has been working so hard there, his contract has not been renewed despite him having been called to go and handle issues at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). So, as we support what the Government is doing, let the Government also portray the efficiency that is required, so that the public funds that we vote here are used for the good of all Kenyans, and without fear or favour. 808 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 30, 2008 With those few remarks, I beg to support the Motion."
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