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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wandayi",
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        "legal_name": "James Opiyo Wandayi",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I just want to raise an issue which I believe is of concern to most, if not all, Members here. It is an issue which, perhaps, I will need direction on either from you or from the respective Committees and it cannot wait for the normal procedure. You will recall that we are clearly past the first quarter of this Financial Year. You are also aware that the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) is the Commission mandated under the Constitution to take care of the welfare of Members of Parliament (MPs) and all that pertains to the smooth running of Parliament. You are also aware that the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) was created under the CDF Act, which is in operation as we speak. This House has done all within its powers in both respects, that is in terms of appropriations to the PSC and appropriations to the CDF. Three months after the commencement of this financial year, no single cent has been sent to constituencies as part of the CDF. As we speak, the PSC is essentially unable to meet its obligations. Three months in a row, or sometimes more, staff employed by the PSC have not been paid their salaries and it appears there is no avenue of communication between us, Members, and the PSC. We are left in abeyance. Staff go for months without salaries. Critical operations are basically running to a halt. It appears that the Government is experiencing an unprecedented financial crunch, yet we are not being told what the cause of this financial crunch is. A Government which finds itself in a situation where it cannot meet its financial obligations not only for programmes, or projects, but also for recurrent matters is a government which is in serious problems and needs to be rescued. This House can come to the rescue of the Executive. 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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