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    "id": 242230,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dr. Machage",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Health",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 179,
        "legal_name": "Wilfred Gisuka Machage",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also support this Motion. However, I would like to make a few remarks. It is evident that Members of this House have complained about inequity in the distribution of resources by this Ministry. Equitable distribution does not mean equal distribution. A framework July 19, 2006 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2229 was prepared for the last three years by a former Minister for Roads and Public Works. Huge projects were earmarked in certain provinces and districts. Indeed, the current Minister was forced to allocate resources to complete those projects. Otherwise, it will mean that this House will have to resolve that work on the projects that were initiated by the former Minister be stopped so that funds can be reallocated to other areas. Indeed, I my district has received nothing for roads. However, I think we are being unfair to the current Minister for Roads and Public Works. He was forced intentionally by somebody else to act in a certain way. I am aware that there will be more money from the Fuel Levy Fund, but he is also required by the laws of this country not to talk about it in his budget. My request to him is, whereas he has distributed Kshs11 million to every constituency, it will be prudent to ensure that any extra money that will be available is awarded to those districts that have received nothing. Indeed, one hon. Member said that Kshs7 million for Mwingi District should be given to another constituency. I suggest that it should be given to Kuria District. I wish hon. Members had the power to reallocate it. I would rejoice if it was given to Kuria, because Kshs7 million for my constituency is better than nothing. I would like to also remind the Minister that His Excellency the President has made certain pronouncements on construction of important road networks in certain areas. In my area, the Migori-Kehancha-Kilgoris-Lolgorian-Narok Road, which connects my constituency to Nairobi is of importance. It will reduce the distance to Nairobi by over 200 kilometres. It would be lifeline for my people. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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