{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139302","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139300","results":[{"id":1409421,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409421/?format=json","text_counter":204,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kitutu Masaba, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Clive Gisairo","speaker":null,"content":" I thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation regarding the status of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project. Hon. Speaker, to become a middle-income country by 2030, the country needs to incorporate the development of digital technologies within the Government as this plays a catalytic role in enhancing productivity and prompt service delivery by both the public and private sector. The Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project was introduced to help make Kenya's growth more equitable by shrinking disparities in digital skills and connectivity and expanding the digital marketplace. The World Bank disbursed a total of US$390 million in the year 2023 to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority for the implementation of the project through various components like extending the reach of backbone networks, increasing last-mile connectivity for education, developing the critical enablers for e-Government services and supporting digital literacy, among others. However, there remains a divide in access to broadband, digital public services and the skills needed for individuals and businesses to thrive in a digital society, especially in the rural areas."},{"id":1409422,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409422/?format=json","text_counter":205,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kitutu Masaba, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Clive Gisairo","speaker":null,"content":"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"},{"id":1409423,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409423/?format=json","text_counter":206,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kitutu Masaba, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Clive Gisairo","speaker":null,"content":"It is against this backdrop that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation on the following: 1. What is the status of implementation of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project so far since the disbursement of funds by the World Bank? 2. What regions have benefited from the implementation of the project so far? 3. What are the expected gains from this project? I thank you, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1409424,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409424/?format=json","text_counter":207,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Chairperson of Committee on ICT."},{"id":1409425,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409425/?format=json","text_counter":208,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Dagoreti South, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. John Kiarie","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Clive raises a very important point. As we go on recess, we are going to take up this matter and burn the midnight oil even as we attend to the budget issues. In two weeks, we shall be ready with a response. That means as we come back from recess, he shall get a response. Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1409426,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409426/?format=json","text_counter":209,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Well, done. Leader of the Majority Party, your Thursday Statement. Hon. Ruku, I do not have any of your Statements, unfortunately. Before you, Leader of the Majority Party, Musa Sirma, you have a communication. I will give you one minute."},{"id":1409427,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409427/?format=json","text_counter":210,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Eldama Ravine, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Musa Sirma","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I take this opportunity to welcome Members."},{"id":1409428,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409428/?format=json","text_counter":211,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"STATEMENT"},{"id":1409429,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409429/?format=json","text_counter":212,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"INVITATION TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND 20 YEAR-ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION"},{"id":1409430,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409430/?format=json","text_counter":213,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Eldama Ravine, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Musa Sirma","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I know you have received official Communication. I take this opportunity to welcome and invite all Members to the 20th anniversary of the commemoration of the establishment of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) tomorrow at Safari Park Hotel starting from 9.00 a.m. Hon. Speaker, we know the roles played by Members of Parliament with respect to this Fund. They are pivotal to the development of this country, especially in committing funds to the exclusive functions of the national Government. I also want to confirm to Members that the commitment by the Government to deliver the continuous payment of Ksh10 billion every month is on course and there is no default at all. Therefore, the respect accorded to you, having been given that commitment, has been met. Chairpersons and fund account managers have also been invited to that meeting. Welcome all. Thank you."}]}