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    "id": 990069,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ndwiga",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njeru Ndwiga",
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    "content": "The terms of reference of the committee are to coordinate and ensure efficient and effective implementation of the project and prudent utilisation of resources among others. The project implementation is subject to World Bank conditionality and normal audit processes. A concern was raised by the Senators present on the failure of the Ministry to adhere to Article 10 of the Constitution in the allocation of the World Bank funds, noting that the criteria used was unconvincing. It was noted that it was untrue that 75 per cent of coffee was grown in the eight counties and that Kiambu County could not be said to have high production as at least half of the county is currently under real estate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in addition, counties such as West Pokot that had set aside approximately Kshs250 million for coffee revitalization programmes had not been included in the pilot phase of the project. The Cabinet Secretary (CS) asserted that there was no hidden agenda in the disbursement of funds. He added that the rationale was that if the funds were spread out, the impact of project would be very minimal. He requested that the project proceeds as it is currently to unlock funds for Phase Two. Following deliberations, the CS committed to bring forward the commencement of Phase Two of the project to July, 2020, and to table before the Committee the World Bank commitment evidencing the availability of funds for the second phase of the project. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
}