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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, the ban on the importation of Mitumba clothes will have a great impact on our economy as this sector is the backbone of many livelihoods in our country, especially the youth in the informal sector. For instance, in 2019, Kenya imported 200 tons of Mitumba worth Kshs20 billion out of which Kshs7.5 billion was in form of taxes to the Government. Additionally, the CS has not made any meaningful effort to engage and dialogue with the relevant stakeholders on the way forward. Up to 10 million Kenyans are involved in this trade in some way or another. It is against this background that I seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Implementation on the way forward with regard to the undertakings made by the CS during her vetting process and her subsequent actions so as to find a way forward in revamping this business in the informal sector. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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