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    "id": 1260416,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ugunja, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Opiyo Wandayi",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Chairlady, let me add my voice to this debate. Clearly, this will be the saddest day in the history of this country if this clause, by any chance, becomes part of the Bill and VAT on fuel increases to 16 per cent. If there is one thing that is going to affect the common person and increase the cost of living in all aspects, it is this proposed increment of VAT on fuel. We all know for sure that fuel is the driver of our economy on all facets. One thing this Government should have done to the so- called hustlers was to cushion them from an increment in the cost of fuel. There is nowhere in law where we are compelled to have a uniform rate of VAT on all products and services. The rates of VAT can vary, and they have varied before. If there is a demonstration of lack of interest in the welfare of bodaboda and mama mboga, it is this decision or attempt by Kenya Kwanza Government to increase VAT on fuel. If by any chance, and God forbid, this Finance Bill passes and it becomes an Act of Parliament, I can tell you that will mark the beginning of the fall of this regime. I can tell you. It will not take long. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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