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    "id": 1232672,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okenyuri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise Pursuant to Standing Order No. 56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a Statement on the Activities of the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism for the period commencing 13th October, 2022 to 31st March, 2023. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee held a total of 23 meetings. The Committee held its induction and work planning retreat from 5th to 8th February, 2023 and met key stakeholders. The Committee consolidated a matrix of legislative Bills from the stakeholders, which will be incorporated into its workplan. During the period, the Committee undertook two foreign travel engagements. The first one was participation in the 22nd East African Community (EAC) Trade Fair held in Kampala, Uganda from 8th to 18th December, 2022. The second one was participation in the Industrial Park Study in Ethiopia from 12th to 20th February, 2023. The Committee considered and adopted the reports for tabling in the Senate. During the period under review, the Committee considered the County Licensing 2022 Uniform Procedure Bill (Senate Bills No.9 of 2022). This Bill seeks to establish standard uniform procedures for licensing by county governments. The Bill mandates its implementors to adhere to the need to protect consumers, provide access to information on conditions for issuance of licences, cost effectiveness and prevention of multiple"
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