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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ababu",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, anything concerning the NGCDF must be supported because if there is one model that has really proven a success, then it is CDF. With the benefit of hindsight, you even imagine that if we had taken the CDF model, refined it and built it as the framework for devolution, this country would have made greater strides in development than we have witnessed with billions of shilling being pumped into counties but there is really not much to show for it. Therefore, I support this Motion because we are inching closer to the process of transiting from the old legislation to the new one. The approval of these committees by this House is an important step in that direction. The process of approving members of the NGCDF committees that we have been undertaking before we went on recess is actually a very unique innovation. Previously, these committees were picked in a different fashion. The new approach where the selection is done in a broad-based fashion involving officers of the National Government at the sub-county level, the sub-county commissioner and representatives of the office of the Member of Parliament and other interest groups and then bringing these names here gives the NGCDF committee considerable authority and that knowledge and appreciation of knowing very clearly that they have a responsibility to this House and that they have to take their responsibilities very seriously. In case of any problems in the management of the Fund through this committee, these committees must know that they now bear direct responsivity to this House and we now have a very strong oversight role. This is because besides these committees, we have also established the unique oversight committee. That Committee will ensure that the NGCDF committee performs its mandate and funds are utilised properly. I want to tell this House my experience with NGCDF since I entered Parliament in January, 2008. The CDF is truly a working model of decentralisation of resources. Schools, 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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