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    "id": 1233446,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sirisia, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Koyi",
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        "legal_name": "John Waluke Koyi",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving me a chance to contribute on this. I rise to support this Amendment Bill. The bodaboda play a very important role in this country, right from the constituencies where we come from to the counties. The regulations that we are debating on, must be tough because in my view, the NTSA is sleeping on its job. Why is it so? This is because as Parliamentarians, we have travelled to many countries and we have seen their regulations and rules of law being respected. However, here in Kenya, the riders do not respect the rule of law because the NTSA may not be taking actions every time they are on the wrong. This has, in turn, resulted in loss of lives. Many people and families have lost their lives because of their reckless driving. As we pass these regulations that have been brought by Hon. King’ara, as House, we need to make sure that the Bill is passed. We have lawyers in this House. In fact, seated in front of me here, are two lawyers who must get involved so that the amendments are done properly to save the lives of our people. The riders get too many challenges. Sometimes, they get involved in crimes because of carrying people with guns and drugs like bhang and hence, we must check on the regulations. Hon. Temporary Speaker, they contribute immensely to the economy of this country. They contribute about Ksh10 billion to our GDP, which is not little money. They are important in many aspects. They help in movements, especially in places with narrow and bad roads where vehicles cannot reach. Those bodaboda riders are important. Members of this House need to pass this Bill so that we can help those young people who are also struggling to put food on the table. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support."
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