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"speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Wilberforce Oundo",
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"content": "village of Budenge in Sio Port. I stood at the local shopping centre with a bowl. Luckily enough, I collected some tiny sum of money, by then, to bring me to Nairobi with the support of the then area Member of Parliament, Hon. Moody Awori. That is the spirit of Harambee . Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am reluctant to join the fray that generally regulates and controls the process to an extent that we miss the spirit of Harambee . But nevertheless, over time, and granted all of us accept, the Harambee spirit has been misused, manipulated and watered down to an extent that a number of Harambee or public appeal for public collections are extortionist in some way. So, to that extent, we need some kind of regulation. This will review and make the relevant amendments that could categorise Harambee or public funds appeals that require regulations and those that do not require regulations. Yes, they have suggested that those involving close family friends, relatives and the family, but honestly speaking, that exclusion needs to be expanded to include some kind of activities that are traditional in nature. For example, if we went to a cultural activity and each is requested to contribute a certain amount of money so that a certain function is undertaken, would that amount to Harambee that requires licensing? So, those are the kind of debates that we require as a country. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I totally agree that we must regulate the Harambee movement, so that we do not use it as a form of money laundering, and we do not perpetuate corruption. We are indebted with news on television, newspapers and radio on Mondays where individuals contribute Kshs30 million in one weekend, yet when you look at their tax returns, probably, it could easily be compared to USD750, like that one of President Donald Trump. On that score alone, I would support these regulations. On the issue of licensing, as I said, we need to be very pragmatic. Many are times that the appeal comes as a result of an emergency. Getting the administrators to provide that licence might be onerous and cumbersome and the entire thing will be defeated. Yes, it is a good idea, but good ideas should always be ready for further improvements. On that score, I support, but with reservations. I thank you."
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