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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Bomet and Narok but across other counties where farmers are involved in this particular business. Under the provisions of Part IV on offenses, I applaud the Hon. Sen. Cherarkey for making sure there is very specific provisions on punishment for those who are found guilty of the offenses, which have been laid out. Clause 16 to 29 of the Bill are very elaborate. It will act as a great deterrent to those who have been involved in theft. It does not only deprive our farmers of their investment but creates animosity among the communities. As long as you have been deprived of your investment by those who were involved in theft, you will definitely not co-exist. This particular kind of punishment will act as a deterrent. I believe that in the fullness of time, we will bring down the animal and livestock theft and create an environment where the law will catch up with you. You shall play along the law. In the process you shall be creating opportunity to your brothers and sisters who are livestock keepers and traders. Madam Temporary Speaker, as I close, I ask Sen. Cherarkey to re-look at this other element on the requirement of county governments to levy some fee for purposes of branding and issuance of licenses. Article 209 of the Constitution provides for taxation and revenue raising. This particular provision under the Bill will enhance the county governments Own Source Revenue. I would like the Bill to ensure there is standardisation of the amount that will be charged. Standardisation will make sure that we will not deprive some counties of revenue. If there is non-uniformity, I can bet for sure that many people will cross over to favourable counties for purposes of getting registration of their brands and designs and then utilize the same in their counties. There is a need to ensure that there is a uniform structure for purposes of charges to avoid movement from one county to the other in seeking registration at an affordable or lower cost. In this way, we will ensure that counties where farmers are dealing with livestock production have an enhanced source of revenue."
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