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    "id": 1142538,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1142538/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
        "slug": "cherarkey-k-samson"
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    "content": "on the ban of export and dealings in scrap metal in Kenya. It is worth noting that people who deal in scrap metal business are approximately three million Kenyans. In the Statement, the committee should- (1) State the policy behind the indefinite and inconsiderate ban on scrap metal export and dealings in Kenya, giving reasons for the move. (2) State whether relevant stakeholders in the industry were involved. (3) State the number of culprits that have been brought to book concerning vandalism and malpractices to protect the sector instead of the total ban, which is causing joblessness, anguish, pain and hurting genuine business people in the trade. (4) State the precautionary measures, if any, the Government has put in place to cushion thousands of workers who work in this industry and whose jobs have been affected by the move, considering that large manufacturing companies such as Associated Battery Manufactures (ABM)--- We heard the Managing Director (MD) say that they have closed business and they are likely to move out of the country. Therefore, we will lose revenue and people will lose jobs. They have warned of imminent closure due to lack of raw materials. (5) State the targeted measures, if any, that the Government has put in place to cab illegal dealings in the sector while providing clear timelines for proper regulatory frameworks to be put in place. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your indulgence, it is important that this matter be expedited. If possible, it should not be the usual 14 days but at least within the next few days. We should get a preliminary report of the committee by next Thursday because more than three million Kenyans depend on this business. Now they are in anguish and pain because of revenue losses. Industries are most likely to close. I thank you."
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