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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Oketch Gicheru",
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    "content": "corrupt deals that SMEs are subjected to in order to get licenses, their default settings will be what we call informal settlements. That informal payment is another high level of bribe for SMEs, which form the bulk of businesses in counties. If this Bill wants to explore procedures that will make sure there is effective licensing in this country, it cannot ignore that. How do you deal with the issue of corruption with regard to issuance of licenses? Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was thinking that my dear sister, Sen. Mariam Omar, would be inspired by the Bill she brought into this House sometimes back on prompt payment. I really liked it although we had some existing Bills. This is where we need you to perhaps think about some serious punitive measures for anybody who is engaged in corruption with regard to issuance or manipulating procedures and process of licensing in this country. That way, we can have a very clear nexus between the national and county governments in creating an enabling environment, for not only business in the counties, but also more broadly, to investors who want to explore setting up business in the county. Otherwise, this is a very good Bill. This is because licensing is at the heart of doing business and making sure that we have legally registered businesses in this country that can plow back investments of the Government. This will make sure that they are effective and productive in the county and everybody ends up being in a win-win situation. Businesses and consumers must win but Government must also win in terms of getting any kind of revenue. I support it fully. I hope some of the areas that we have explored can be included in the Bill so that this becomes a fulcrum of ensuring that our businesses are doing well."
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