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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ichung’wah",
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        "legal_name": "Anthony Kimani Ichung'Wah",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Committee notes with concern that these same issues of non-compliance were raised in the previous Budget and Appropriations Committee Report of 2017 but even though this House recommended that the missing information be provided in subsequent BPSs, which in that case would have been the BPS for 2018/2019 Financial Year, this legal provision still has not been complied with. Such an outcome raises the questions as to whether recommendations of this House are indeed taken seriously. It is a challenge and that is why we are encouraging chairs of committees to be here because that would be a direct challenge to the Chair and the Committee on Implementation to make sure that such recommendations are followed through with the National Treasury and other departments in Government. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Parliament being the budget-making institution of this country, any recommendations of Budget should be taken seriously especially if these are tied to existing legal provisions since failure to provide information inhibits National Assembly’s review of BPS and estimates. The House must take necessary measures including censuring so as to ensure that failures are addressed. Again, it is the same issue you were talking about in terms of follow-up with the Committee on Implementation. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Committee is also concerned about the realism of the macro-fiscal framework underpinning the Budget as it is anchored on an economic growth projection of 5.8 per cent in 2018, largely underpinned by good performance in agriculture yet as we all know this sector remains largely rain-fed. Reports from the Meteorological Department and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources have hinted at the possibility of the LaNina phenomenon in the coming year. Though some parts of the country will reportedly receive good rainfall, food security is expected to deteriorate over most parts of the country particularly the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). This will also impact negatively on the livestock sector. Should this risk materialise, the higher food prices will lead to higher inflation levels. Indeed, the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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