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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gichigi",
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        "legal_name": "Samuel Kamunye Gichigi",
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    "content": "Indeed, the Treasury also made a mistake of stating in the Estimates that, that money was for the refurbishment of the offices of the Commission. So, when we looked at that particular provision, we thought that if it was just for renovating their premises, they could wait until next year. But when it came out later that the money had been spent, it became a debt. There have been complaints by suppliers and contractors to the Government that payments are not made on time. I think it was a mistake and, perhaps, it was a wake-up call to all the committees as well as this particular Committee; the Labour and Social Welfare Committee, that we should do our work well, so that we do not destabilize the good work of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. Members, please, let us give a little money to that Committee, so that it is not faced with difficulties. I wish to tell the Committee that, under the new constitutional dispensation, it is important that Members deal with their mandate. Let us not leave the Treasury to do the job and just rubber-stamp the same. There has been very serious—"
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