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    "id": 788845,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Oluoch",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13425,
        "legal_name": "Anthony Tom Oluoch",
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    "content": "This a Statement on the requirement to establish Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) hubs in each constituency through the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). Pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairpersons of the Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committee regarding two things: The requirement to establish ICT hubs in each constituency innovation hubs in constituencies through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF); and, funds reduced from NG-CDF in the 2017/2018 Supplementary Budget. The genesis of these was directives issued; agreements between the NG-CDF Board and the NG-CDF Committee of this House with the requirement that each constituency sets apart Kshs4.2 million for establishment of four ICT hubs. Though the above directives and requirements are noble because they will, in my view, spur development and also create job opportunities for the youth, they have the effect of reducing the limited money that is allocated to each constituency. It is taking away the same resources from core functions. Further, through the 2017/2018 Supplementary Budget, this House reduced the constituencies’ funds allocations to each constituency by at least Kshs15 million, leaving about Kshs85 million to cover both ongoing and new projects including administrative issues and other contingencies. In this Statement that I propose to this Committee, I wish they answer or respond to the following issues: (i) Though the Executive or ministerial directive of establishing innovation hubs is a noble idea, is it within the provisions of the NG-CDF Act, regulations as well as the Constitution? (ii) Considering the limited funds available to NG-CDF, would the ministry consider having these hubs established and the infrastructure maintained through line ministry budgets? (iii)Considering the Kshs15 million reduced from each of the constituencies during the 2017/2018 Supplementary Budget, would the Budget and Appropriations Committee consider allocating a corresponding amount of Kshs15 million that was taken away through the Supplementary Budget in 2017? (iv) I am aware that a number of constituencies are still struggling to get NG-CDF funds. Would the Committee on the NG-CDF enlighten the House as to when the constituencies whose funds have not been reduced will be able to get their allocations? I beg to request. Thank you."
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