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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Crystal Asige",
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    "content": "If you are found with a lorry full of sheep that you know where it is coming from, with just the small innovation of branding of these livestock, whoever will stop you will be empowered enough to understand where they are coming from, where they are going and who owns them even. It will be very easy and there will be little room for corruption if we go that route. I also believe the provision of 72 hours of release of livestock if they have been taken into custody by police. This is a very strong provision to be added to this Bill. Unfortunately, when matters do take long in any kind of court of law and when there are wrangles going on regarding who owns what and such matters, days, weeks and months can go by without somebody getting back their investments. I would be annoyed if somebody took my laptop, which I need for my daily activities. If somebody kept my laptop for even one day, I would be dysfunctional. Therefore, the same spirit should be absolutely underscored for livestock. I very much agree within that particular provision. Madam Temporary Speaker, I also encourage that this is not an opportunity for animal cruelty to continue, unfortunately. I want to make sure that is completely understood by those listening and those who will continue to interact with this Bill. This is not an opportunity for us to use any of the provisions to then say that we have been given permission to treat animals in any kind of cruel way. In fact, I believe that the Senator wants to make sure that property in terms of these livestock is protected and the livestock itself is also treated with dignity. This is because many communities take very seriously the life and the spirit that is carried forth within our livestock. So, it is not an excuse for animal cruelty. I want to make sure that it is clear. Madam Temporary Speaker, as I conclude, Eldoret is now celebrating its city status. Unfortunately, there are many towns and areas of our country that are still dealing with these kinds of issues. They are not even in the realm of thinking about achieving such feats. This is because their minds are being clouded with issues of livestock theft, banditry and other issues."
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