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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kaunya",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Edward Oku Kaunya",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. In contributing to this Motion, I would wish to, first of all, thank the Chairman and the Committee for the work they did. I would like to point out that in terms of the provisions that have been given, there are key areas that have been addressed though not adequately. In terms of national security which we know is a major driver of the Big Four Agenda, we talk of police welfare - particularly housing - which we hope the Budget will provide for 20,000 housing units. I would propose that since affordable housing is one of the major Big Four Agenda, the Budget Committee should consider that a large section of what we are providing as affordable housing should go to the police to house the officers so that they are able to deliver on our expectations. Secondly, on the issue of police reforms, in terms of the Budget, one recommendation that, perhaps, needs to be taken into account is the question of reforms which has taken over 20 years. As we try to achieve what we want and where the public will be satisfied with the services that are provided by our security agencies, one of the things that need to be taken into account in terms of the Budget is the disaggregation aspect. The Budget, particularly utilisation, ends up usually at the divisional level in terms of police hierarchy. It would be an important step if we want to achieve results on the ground to make sure that the Budget reaches the police station and the AP post level where services are given. Apart from that, we want to tell the Committee that already, for the chiefs, some money has been provided, which facilitates the work at the chief’s level. Hon. Deputy Speaker, if we manage to have these amounts given disaggregated to the police stations level and the Administration Police posts level then, the officers will be facilitated to get fuel for their vehicles and stationery. This will make them operational and efficient. Another aspect which I would like to point out is on national co-ordination of administration at the local level. This is key if we want to achieve the Big Four Agenda. Therefore, the provision that has been given for construction of sub-county offices is welcome. I want to thank the Budget and Appropriations Committee for providing for that. Lastly, as I wind up, there is the Kshs8 billion that was slashed from the National Youth Service budget. I want to commend this Committee because institutions must be accountable and before investigations are completed, this is a good step. I am very happy because the Committee has allocated that money towards filling the skills gap by training our youngsters to acquire essential skills."
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