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President William Ruto (centre) interacts with MPs after the opening of the 13th Parliament on September 29, 2022. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]
President William Ruto has proposed to Parliament the regularisation of the Constituency Development Fund and the introduction of a Senate fund.
In a speech that largely spoke to his agenda, during the's opening of the 13th Parliament, Ruto said he believed MPs could get funds to develop their constituencies and a new kitty to support the Senate's oversight role.
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