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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Ethuro",
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    "content": "The fourth function is to oversee the implementation of the CDF Act. The fifth function is to oversee the policy framework and legislative matters that may arise in relation to the fund. The sixth function is to continually review the framework set out for the efficient delivery of development programmes financed through the Fund. The general one is to carry out any other functions relevant to the work of the Fund. I also want to acknowledge the support we got from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and his able Assistant Minister, Dr. Oburu. During their tenure, we have seen disbursement of the CDF being made timely. We have also seen the attendance to meetings improve, although that is an area that they need to improve as I will demonstrate shortly. We have also seen a lot of good will in last year’s Budget where the Government decided that even in the implementation of the Economic Stimulus Programme, it will use the CDF framework. To that extent, the Government has demonstrated commitment and appreciation. It has appreciated the impact of the work of the CDF. We have nothing personal against the Ministry or the Ministers responsible and we are very good friends. However, this is not personal or friendship. This is business between the Government and Parliament and a matter of enforcement of the law. I want to say that if any of us want to implement the new Constitution or has a commitment to this country, the rule of law is paramount. Constitutionalism is the way we should go. What the law has provided for, whether we like it or not, we must abide by it. If we feel that the law is not good, we should wait for an opportunity to bring amendments. This Committee has never wasted a single moment to entertain any Minister or any of those civil society members that have issues on CDF. We have always been ready and willing to entertain the thoughts in an open and transparent discussion."
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