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    "id": 585437,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. J.K. Ng’ang’a",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Nganga Kiuna",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the amendments. On the issue of IDPs, my constituency was one of those heavily affected, not only as a result of the post-election violence. Right now, I am having a major problem with the issue of forest evictees and landslide victims. I would suggest that we come up with a time-frame of dealing with those cases once and for all because time is running out. We are now being told about El Nino and people have already been warned to leave areas which are likely to be heavily affected. The forest evictees are still languishing in camps. The Government should move with speed and resettle those people. On the drugs and drug abuse issue, I support my brother from the Coast. We are trying our level best to eradicate the menace. However, I am disappointed because in my county of Nakuru, there are are known brewers and distributors of illicit alcohol, but the Government is unable to help us. They are doing their business normally. When you report them, no serious action is taken. So, we need to sit down and see how we can deal with illicit brew and drugs. The ordinary mwananchi is fully supporting the idea because illicit brews have destroyed many of our children and families. We should not just watch. The big brewers and drug lords are just walking scot-free. I remember last week some people were arrested in Nakuru selling illicit brew. When they were taken to court, they were fined Kshs5,000 and released. We need to see whether we can change the law and provide stiffer penalties for those who are involved in the illicit brew business. This is not a business we can allow to go on. Even if they are in need of money, there are other businesses they can engage in to earn their daily bread. Engaging in a killer business is going to destroy this nation. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. 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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