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    "id": 1055208,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1055208/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tharaka, DP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. George Gitonga",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13491,
        "legal_name": "George Gitonga Murugara",
        "slug": "george-gitonga-murugara"
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    "content": "As a House that propagates law, as we pass this Bill, let us make it our rallying call that we will make our country safe and drug free so that our children can live normal lives that are free from vices that disrupt their lives. Once we do this, we will be on the right track, but before we do that, we must dare every drug dealer especially international criminals from South America or those on transit to other African countries that are notorious for drug abuse. They must be aware that once we arrest them and put them in our jails, they will serve for 20 years if they cannot pay a fine of Kshs20 million. By doing this, we will discourage them from undertaking drug business in our country and where they attempt to do so, they will face the consequences if they are caught. I support the Bill and urge the House to pass it, so that we can a have a better law in place. The Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act was passed a long time ago, but it has not been operative because of a debate regarding penalties, court challenges and in most cases, corruption has hindered the fight against drug abuse. I support."
}