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"content": "Hon. Members, we have a quorum to transact business. Clerk-at-the- Table, please, proceed."
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"content": "Why are you shouting like cowards? Who has been appointed to shout? Stand up and tell the Speaker what you want! What is the issue? Yes, Hon. Bowen, what is it?"
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The concern we all share this afternoon is the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG- CDF). Last week, you communicated and informed us that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning would appear before us regarding the NG-CDF. We have fewer than ten days before schools re-open and pupils return to school without bursaries. Many NG-CDF projects, including those under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), have been initiated but remain incomplete due to lack of funding. The Cabinet Secretary has not honoured his word. He said he would release funds weekly, but I believe only about a quarter of the funds have been disbursed to date. Therefore, this afternoon, we state as follows: Order No. 1 is NG-CDF and NGAAF; Order No. 2 is NG- CDF and NGAAF; Order No. 3 is NG-CDF and NGAAF; and Order No. 4 is NG-CDF and NGAAF. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Bowen. You are preaching to the converted. Last week, the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning was summoned to this House to address the NG-CDF issue. The Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, the Leader of the Majority Party, and the Leader of the Minority Party are all aware. We have just concluded a House Business Committee meeting. The Minority Whip and others in that Committee are also aware that tomorrow, at precisely 3.00 p.m., the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning will appear before this House. I have already informed him that he is not coming to engage in unhelpful rigmaroles. He is first expected to confirm that part of the funds has already been wired and, secondly, to outline how the remaining funds will be disbursed as we approach the one-month recess. It is now entirely up to the House. If you prefer that Order No. 1 through Order No. 4 be NG-CDF and NGAAF, we can continue talking at each other, even though the solution is already in hand. The House Business Committee was clear, and Hon. Millie can confirm that the NG-CDF is central to constituency management and is here to stay. No one shall wish it away. We shall ensure that the Treasury places NG-CDF at the top of the priority list for Exchequer releases. We understand the economic challenges the country is facing. Still, we also know that with proper planning and engagement, NG-CDF and NGAAF will continue to be disbursed for you to manage constituency affairs. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "Therefore, I encourage you not to disrupt the House business, as doing so would be a zero-sum game. Whether we sit today or not, the Cabinet Secretary will still appear tomorrow. He will do what we have instructed him to do. Let us remain better focused and, as the British say, let us not be penny-wise and pound-foolish; let us be penny-wise and pound-wise. Shall we proceed with the business?"
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"content": "Go on and call the First Order. Hold on. Yes, Hon. Makali Mulu, what is it?"
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"speaker_name": "Kitui Central, WDM",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, thank you very much for your wise counsel. However, we are concerned that this particular Cabinet Secretary has communicated with this House several times through you. We are very concerned as Members of Parliament, especially since we had hoped that the situation would improve with one of our own in that position. Unfortunately, it appears to be getting worse. I have served in this House for many years, and I can confirm that this has been the worst year regarding NG-CDF disbursement. We claim to have sent experts who understand our challenges as patrons of this Fund. While we appreciate your explanation, Hon. Speaker, our fears remain. I wish that either the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee or the Leader of the Majority Party could confirm that the money will be wired today before the Cabinet Secretary appears tomorrow. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Yes, Hon. KJ."
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