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"content": "there is money going to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and yet Kenyans are dying in Baringo and northern parts of this country which are dry. Why can we not put our monies where we need them? When there is drought, even God expects us to take care of the people who are disenfranchised. Lastly, the IEBC is being given a lot of money and we support that. I saw Mr. Chebukati talking carelessly not knowing that, that is what sent the former Commission home. Fortunately, somebody is trying to sort out the Chickengate scandal. We must have free, fair and credible elections in this country. It is the only way we shall restore confidence in our electioneering process. There is no other way of doing this. This House, through the Chairman of Budget and Appropriations Committee, has given them a lot of money. We have also given a lot of money to the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Can I just have one minute, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker? We give a lot of money to the NIS incrementally, but look at it! When something is good, you need to praise it. There are no more terror attacks in our country. I am sure the possibility is still there, but the NIS must continue to do what they are supposed to do with the money that we give them. I am appalled that only---"
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