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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Musyimi",
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    "content": "number and the distribution of beneficiaries is actually lacking. The allocation for this fund has increased from 2.5 to Kshs1 billion between 2007 and 2012. Questions have been raised as to whether the resources from the fund have been fairly and equitably distributed across the country. My Committee recommends that starting 2014/2015 direct cash disbursements for the older persons be based on a clear criterion backed by statistics. This will go a long way in addressing issues of equity and fairness. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, with the regard to the energy infrastructure communication and technology sector, my Committee observes that this sector has a proposed allocation in the BPS of Kshs250 billion which is 22.5 per cent of the total discretionary expenditure. The Committee notes that energy and petroleum subsectors seeks significant resources for counterpart funding to the tune of Kshs120 billion. Given the expenditure pressures from other sectors, other methods of financing should be explored to ensure that this critical sector is adequately provided for. The third sector is that of agriculture, rural and urban development. My Committee notes that the agriculture, rural and urban development sector has a proposed allocation in the BPS of Kshs55.6 billion. With these resources the Committee urges that the sector also prioritizes the following in addition to previous expenditure priorities. We need to see a revival of the pyrethrum sector, construction of modern slaughter houses and completion of the stalled ones and the development of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Center (KAGRC). On the land, housing and urban development sub-sector, my Committee urges this sub-sector to use the Kshs16 billion proposed for allocation with the following priorities. One, provide office space and equipment for the National Land Commission (NLC). The tensions between the NLC and the Ministry have been of some concern to us and we are glad that the Departmental Committee on Land is also involved in finding a lasting solution. We need to start the metropolitan, urban planning and slum upgrading and finally we need to continue investment in the spatial data network infrastructure. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, on the governance, Justice Law and Order Sector, my Committee urges the sector to use the allocated Kshs133.2 billion to operationalise the Kenya citizens and foreign nationals services retooling to automate and decentralize the key sub-sector programmes to all counties including operationalisation of the witness protection programmes, entrenchment of democracy, promotion and mainstreaming of human rights, gender equality and non-discrimination. My Committee further urges the sector to reduce case backlogs, improve access to justice and modernize the court systems. On the general economic and financial sectors, the Budget and Appropriations Committee urges the sector to use the allocated Kshs13.8 billion for implementing programmes aimed at promoting regional integration and cooperation; growth and development of commerce; tourism promotion and development; savings and investment mobilization; employment creation; industry and entrepreneurship development. The Committee urges the sector to avail the Kenya Integrated Household and Budget Survey with the resources provided for. On the public administration and international relations sector, the Budget and Appropriations Committee notes that the sector has a proposed expenditure ceiling of Kshs168 billion. We urge the sector to continue providing leadership and policy direction 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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