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    "id": 1354818,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ogola",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. From the onset, I rise to support the courageous Bill by the courageous Senator for Nandi County; the young brilliant lawyer, Sen. Cherarkey. The Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bills No.12 of 2023) is very progressive. Cattle remain the symbol of prosperity, security, pride and wealth for so many of our families in our many communities. Sometimes back in my community, the number of cattle a family had showed that, indeed, they were wealthy and they took seats at the table with pride. The symbol of pride can still be demonstrated even now, many years after modernisation and education have come to my community. Whenever we have a funeral, I am not afraid to say, the wealth of a family is demonstrated by the number of cattle that will be provided as we celebrate the last rites at burial ceremonies. However, just to also demonstrate that cattle have been a sign of wealth, there are a number of families that still take pride in the fact that livestock are informal banks for them. This is also demonstrated at the time when schools open. People who may not have cash, but have livestock, are very comfortable because their children will go to school even when they are not formally employed. I am happy with this Bill because it refers to prevention. A number of us only look at the cure. This Bill is out to prevent a number of ills that are in this sector. It is alleged that there are a number of people who also run butcheries in our communities. They sell beef and such. However, people do not see them as owning any cattle for that matter. That points out that this sector has a number of ills. These are the kinds of ills that this Bill is going to solve, which points to the robbery and stealing of cattle."
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