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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sir. I rise to support Sen. Mumma on this good Motion in regards to Regulation of the Electronic Cigarettes in Kenya. As a leader and parent, I do highly support. I agree that in 2023, we are at a millennial stage whereby, our youths are so much into the lifestyle in terms of what is current and trending. They are trying to fit and out of influence, they are also trying to show their status that they are also understanding what is current because these kinds of gadgets that are in place are current. In the 1980 and 1970s, we never used to have this. Over 90 percent of these electronic gadgets are with the youths not with the old people. However, this brings about the issue of lifestyle within our youths. Some of them are even in the working sector. This is trending in what in the public is known as luxurious points like the club. If you do not know how to use this gadget, then you are not a millennial. You are not up to the 2023 status, lifestyle, and class. It is quite saddening. Sen. Mumma has talked about one of the issues in terms of restriction on the use of advertisements as guided. It should also stipulate those regulations in alcohol products whereby it should be for those above 18 years. When this is not put in place--- I have seen some of these gadgets, I have traveled and also seen them locally. They are with our youth so much both hidden and in public. The effects are very discouraging and quite sad putting in mind where we are, where issues like The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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