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    "id": 1373601,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1373601/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ugunja, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Opiyo Wandayi",
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    "content": "On implementation, they say that they will deduct 1.5 per cent from the gross salaries of employees. Again, that is double taxation because employees are already paying the PAYE. Why can they not go to their net earnings? What is curious is that the employers are being compelled to match that 1.5 per cent. For those who are not salaried in the informal sector and are going to be deducted this Levy through a means that I do not know – I have not read the Report that came out too late – it is not clear who will match for them their 1.5 per deductions. For employees like us, at least our employer, the Parliamentary Service Commission of Kenya (PSC) whose Chairman is here will match the 1.5 per cent for us. However, who will match it for the mama mboga and the boda boda riders? Shall will be having two different standards? That is an issue that was raised by the High Court. I am being careful not to delve into matters that are pending before the court. That will be sub-judice . I can go on and on. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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