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    "id": 686585,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Onyura",
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        "legal_name": "Michael Aringo Onyura",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I just wish to comment on the Petition presented by Hon. Midiwo. The Petitioner raises a number of issues that are quite alarming. This is because the giants in this economy include the likes of the KBL or the EABL and Safaricom. As you have noticed, the list of alleged anomalies and malpractices was quite long. In fact, you had to stop Hon. Midiwo from reading the whole list. It is a matter that needs to be looked into because we know these multinationals have all manner of tricks, shortcuts and engage in all manner of illegalities. Hon. Deputy Speaker, we have let them get away with a lot. You will find that even their labour practices are very wanting. You will find that there are some people in these organisations who have stayed for 10 to 20 years as casual employees. I hope this gives the House a chance to look at what could be going on behind some of these multinationals. While on that, may I just congratulate and thank the President for signing the Bill on bank interests into law. At the same time, we need to call upon the House to be very vigilant. I know some cartels and barons in these sectors will do whatever they can to make sure this well intended Bill does not work. I hope the National Treasury and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will be very vigilant and stand firm behind the President to ensure the good intention of this Bill is implemented. I thank you for the opportunity."
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