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    "content": "Treasury. This is the first law that says any unspent money be used to undertake either new or ongoing project. It is worth noting that new governors are refusing to finish previous projects initiated by their predecessors. The same applies to MPs. The issue of unspent money can now be put into ongoing projects so that wananchi or wanjikus can get the value for their money. This ensures that we do not do a project, for example, a project of Kshs10 million for an ECDE Center, and then when somebody else comes in after an election, he cannot finish the project. This is very important. Another aspect is the new projects. There are so many challenges at our ward and village levels. So, this unspent money can still be applied. However, our people should know that in as much as this is unspent money, there are requirements and processes needed to utilise it. Madam Temporary Speaker, in Clause 14, we have the development board. I think Sen. Kang’ata has highlighted it. Therefore, those are the boards. Then there are project committees. There is the implementation Committee. This is very important so that we do not approve projects that cannot be implemented. We will have follow up, audit, and reports need to be submitted. Clause 46 of this Bill is on the County Assembly Select Committee. This is very important because the MCAs will have an opportunity to ensure that any process or projects that are being passed are followed up through the County Assembly Select Committee. Therefore, for purposes of audit, this Select Committee can get annual reports on the implementation of projects. There is the vote by delegation which is very important so that we do not have cases where the governors or somebody tries to influence. Penalty for offences has been created but I hope it will be enhanced. The MCAs across this country should be very grateful to the sponsor of this Bill because governors will not intimidate or blackmail them for not towing the line. Therefore, they will have an opportunity to ensure they spur development in all areas. These issues of taking orders from specific governors or being blackmailed because they do not support governors will come to an end. All MCAs should be excited. I hope we will pass this into law. Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me one or two minutes. I also join my colleagues to pass our deepest condolences to the people of Solai, Nakuru County and our Senate colleague, Sen. Kihika, for that tragic loss of over 32 lives. Many people have been displaced. If there is any negligence, the Government should move with speed and ensure those lives are not just lost. Somebody must be held accountable. Life is so sacred. I hope the Government will declare the ongoing floods a national disaster. Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second."
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