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    "id": 1348070,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Garissa Township, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Dekow Mohamed",
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    "content": "We are killing a very productive generation that should contribute better to the development of this country. It is important that this industry is regulated and the money that is generated out of it is used to protect those who have fallen victim to this problem. This can be done by putting up rehabilitation centres and health facilities for the communities that are very much affected. No wonder, our Islamic religion prohibits or stands against it because the effect of this kind of business to the people was known and seen long time ago. Crime is a very big thing associated with gambling. Those who participate in this business are forced into criminal activities so that they can get money to keep on playing this game. For many years, those of us who had the opportunity to watch movies have seen how this game is played and how it is dangerous if you lose your money and what it can lead you to. It must be taxed highly by the Government. The Bill suggests up to 15 per cent. My suggestion is that it goes up to 30 per cent or more to make it very hard and discourage anybody from playing the game or practising this business. With those remarks, I support the Bill. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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