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    "id": 1010965,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Gatanga, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Nduati,",
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Nduati Ngugi",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me a chance to also make a contribution. From the outset, I support. This is a very important Bill because it talks about how we are going to license and regulate Harambees . I have participated in Harambees in my constituency where you think it is a very serious matter then in the evening, the money is shared. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is a big challenge especially for churches. People like us who come from Nairobi and its environs are made to suffer a lot because every morning by 7.30 a.m., I am in the constituency to attend a function which starts at 7.30 a.m., then at 9.00 a.m., I join another church; at 11.00 a.m., I am in another one. It is a big challenge because these things are not regulated and you know the intimidation that goes on in churches. Even in some of the churches we have participated in Harambees, one in January, another in June and another in December, a particular project is not completed. It is important that we also involve the Government especially the public works office. We want to know how much buildings cost because Christians cannot determine the cost of projects and it is left to church leadership. You will agree with me that the ordinary church members do not know this. It is not that we refuse to participate in Harambees especially for noble causes. I have participated in fundraisings for medical bills and school fees. If we are to overcome this challenge, we need to have clear regulations, so that when fundraising cards are brought to you and you are the guest of honour, you know what to do."
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