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    "id": 1348044,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Yatta, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Robert Basil",
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    "content": "not been able to complete school because of gambling. Too many people have also lost their properties. There have also been family separations because of gambling. Those are some of the consequences that the industry comes with. Looking at the pros of the industry, it is important to note that gambling generates employment for many young people. It generates revenue for the country. Gambling supports charity work, particularly through the corporate social responsibility that is associated with operators in this industry. Hon. Deputy Speaker, in addition to the pros that I have stated, I want to support this Bill because it tames illegal gambling. A lot of illegal gambling has been taking place, particularly offshore gambling, and Kenya has been losing a lot of money. Secondly, I support this Bill because it protects minors from the effects associated with this industry. I note that the Leader of the Majority Party is not in the House. I intend to explain to him why we want to reduce the taxation from 15 per cent to 13 per cent. One of the simple reasons why gamblers opt for illegal gambling is because of the multiple taxation. This discourages operators in the industry. Additionally, it becomes attractive for people to engage in online and offshore gambling. As a result, this country loses a lot of money yet our aim is to generate revenue. We also recommend a unified tax in this industry. Some countries have done this and managed to generate more revenue. This is because the bottom-line of regulating this industry is to tame illegal gambling, generate more revenue for the country as well as protect citizens from harm by this industry. With those few remarks, I join other Members in supporting this Bill. I also look forward to ensuring that the industry is beneficial to the nation. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I submit."
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