{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153922","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153920","results":[{"id":1557402,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557402/?format=json","text_counter":110,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"South Mugirango, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Silvanus Osoro","speaker":null,"content":"With the meagre resources that the Members of this House oversee, we do not give Ksh1,000 to students. Members of the National Assembly oversee NG-CDF committees, but they do not give Ksh1,000 or Ksh2,000. We do not even shout about it. We need to discuss this matter before we discuss the next agenda in the Order Paper. The Council of Governors has taken Members of Parliament to court over roads maintained through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF). On the other hand, they claim they want everything that we handle here reverted to them. What is that? I am on record having said in this House that Kenyans can see our actions across the country despite the meagre resources that we get through the NG-CDF. All of us can will see. However, you need a ‘microscope’ to identify what a county governor does on the ground. You will need ‘lenses’ that are stronger than what you are wearing, Hon. Speaker, to identify what the county governors do on the ground other than hiring goons and paying crowds to attend their functions. That is a universal practice amongst county governors. They move around with paid-up teams that do not change. Sometimes they even forget to change their clothes. They move from one ward to another and sit in front in public functions with only one job - to cheer the governors as they speak in order to portray their artificial popularity. The other day a governor was found with a large sum of money in his house. I would have helped many students with bursaries in my constituency if I were given Ksh12 million. Why would a county governor keep in his house Ksh12 million in cash and another big amount in US Dollars? What does he do with such money? When he was caught, he incited his paid-up goons and the normal cheering squad to move around Kenyatta Avenue to shout that it is personal vendetta. If you are a thief, you are a thief. Face it. Face it. If you have stolen, wewe ni mwizi."},{"id":1557403,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557403/?format=json","text_counter":111,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"You have made your point. Next is Hon. Robert Mbui."},{"id":1557404,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557404/?format=json","text_counter":112,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kathiani, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Robert Mbui","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Almost every day, we see county governors on television complaining about delayed disbursement of money, or saying that the money given to them is not enough. Shockingly, the same governors go beyond the mandate assigned to them by the Constitution - mandates that the national Government should be undertaking. Since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the county governors have, shockingly, been giving bursaries to students every year. 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":1557405,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557405/?format=json","text_counter":113,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kathiani, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Robert Mbui","speaker":null,"content":"When did the Controller of Budget realise this problem? Why was it not sorted out a long time ago? Let the governors use the money they are given to perform their mandates. In the education sector, they have the Early Childhood Education (ECD). In many constituencies, ECD classrooms have been built using NG-CDF because most of them are dilapidated. Our polytechnics are in a state of despair. They have no tutors or equipment. I advise the governors to do the job that the Constitution assigned them. They should read the Fourth Schedule clearly and leave the national Government to do its work."},{"id":1557406,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557406/?format=json","text_counter":114,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members, hold your horses. You will have opportunity to ventilate on the matter at Order No.9. Next is Hon. Suzzana Kiamba."},{"id":1557407,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557407/?format=json","text_counter":115,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMME"},{"id":1557408,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557408/?format=json","text_counter":116,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Makueni, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Suzanne Kiamba","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(20)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works regarding implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme."},{"id":1557409,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557409/?format=json","text_counter":117,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Makueni, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Suzanne Kiamba","speaker":null,"content":"Since the enactment of the Affordable Housing Act of 2024, the people of Kenya have dutifully contributed to the Housing Levy, which is the funding mechanism for the Affordable Housing Programme. The initiative is intended to provide descent, accessible and affordable housing to all Kenyans in line with Article 43 of the Constitution. However, a section of Kenyans has raised concerns regarding transparency and accountability in the administration of the funds collected through the Housing Levy. There is a growing apprehension about potential mismanagement of these funds as well as lack of clarity on specific projects executed and accessibility of the houses under the programme by intended beneficiaries. It is, therefore, necessary that the Government provides comprehensive information on the status and progress of implementation of affordable housing projects."},{"id":1557410,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557410/?format=json","text_counter":118,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Makueni, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Suzanne Kiamba","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Development and Public Works on the following: 1. Detailed Report on the total amount of money collected under the Housing Levy since its inception. 2. The amount drawn from the Fund and measures of ensuring that the funds are strictly utilised for the intended purpose; a report on the project funded by the Housing Levy so far, the amount channelled to each project, and the specific constituencies where they are located and the status of implementation. 3. Report on the number and details of Kenyans, especially from the vulnerable households, who have acquired housing units under the Affordable Housing Programme; and, 4. The mechanism put in place to ensure accountability, transparency and value for money in the project, including the oversight framework for the project and details of the agencies that oversight the programme. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1557411,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1557411/?format=json","text_counter":119,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Chairperson of Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works, when will you bring the Statement? Do we have any Member from the Committee in the House? Hon. Nzengu, are you a Member of the Committee? Take your seat. Leader of Majority Party, inform the Chairperson of the Committee to bring a response within the first two days of our resumption after recess. Next is Hon. Double N Pamela Njoki."}]}