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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Obure",
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I share the sentiments of the hon. Member of Parliament. The Ministry of Public Works inherited about 225 stalled projects throughout the country. It was initially envisaged that all these projects would be completed before the end of this year 2012. Unfortunately, the funds provided to the Ministry have not been adequate to enable us to complete the projects as initially envisaged. For example, this year we were hoping to get approximately Kshs5 billion to enable us to complete these projects. We only received Kshs3 billion, out of which Kshs1 billion was spent on paying for work previously done work, meaning that only Kshs2 billion was available for the stalled projects programme; that is the reason why we were delayed. So, we have to wait for the next financial year which is a little unfortunate; but I want to assure the hon. Member of Parliament that when we undertake these projects, we ensure that the structural integrity of the structures is sound. We will not proceed with any works until that is guaranteed. Therefore, I want to assure the honourable Member of Parliament that this programme is on, and we will be able to commence completion works at the beginning of the next financial year because we know we will get some funds. There are only three such projects left and we have committed ourselves to completing them."
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