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    "id": 1241165,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": ", he had raised it more than Kshs1 trillion. He sealed tax loopholes, tax exemptions and did not allow fake things like the illegal importation of sugar. Madam Temporary Speaker, you have seen the President and the Government have cracked the whip and people are in court on the issue of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). I was talking to a friend who told me that he put that sugar into tea and it turned black yet it was the normal tea. That is how we ensure accountability. For example, somebody somewhere failed. Even on the issue of edible oils, towards the end or mid last year, there were allegations that edible oils had been produced. They did not meet consumption standards. Could it be the reason why we have increased cases of cancer and lifestyle diseases? The bottom line of the submissions that I am making is that even as we do this, we must ensure that these contractors are paid on time, but they also pay tax. Senators should pay tax. As a Senator, I do not have a problem of paying Kshs2,500 meant for the Housing Levy Fund because it is a savings and not a tax. After seven years, I can still get my money and do whatever I want with it or give it to my daughter or son to continue with it because that is the honourable thing to do. They say there are two things in life we are sure of, either death or payment of tax. We are pushing for this Bill to be passed as is. Therefore, let the people who are going to be beneficiaries pay the tax in order to keep our economy running. I heard today women being lauded. I watched that in my bedroom when you went to Langata Women Prison with KEWOPA. This one has shown that women Senators, not only deal with humanitarian issues, but also with serious legislative matters. That should be put on record."
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