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    "speaker_name": "Yatta, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Robert Basil",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I can see my brother, Hon. Wilberforce, smiling. He knows what I am about to say. I join my friend, Hon. Ruku, to fully support this Bill. There is a reason why we have working hours. If we talk of eight working hours, that has to be respected. We have seen a situation where employers abuse workers. We need to protect employees. Two, it is important to understand that work-life balance is very important. We have seen employees committing suicide because of stress. This is imposed by employers who do not respect the working hours and the work-life balance. So, it is important we understand this and not just oppose for the sake of it. Three, I have been hearing many people say this is a Bill proposed by a young person. They need to understand young people also have responsibilities beyond formal employment. Some engage in productivity and contribute to the welfare of their homes. We should not take advantage of that. Some people are saying that life is fast changing. We are in a changing lifestyle. However, it is important to understand that as much as we are in an exponential technological age, workers need to be respected and allowed to work within the specified working hours. Anything beyond that should be subjected to compensation that has to be agreed between an employee and an employer. Four, it is important to understand that we should not take advantage of unemployment. We know, in Kenya and the rest of the world, the demand for work or the supply of work is limited compared to the people who want to work. So, employers taking advantage of unemployment in countries like Kenya and other countries is unacceptable. We must protect the dignity and respect of employees. They need to work in an environment that is not toxic. They must understand that they are there to work within a specified period. I request my colleagues to understand that the Bill was brought based on reasons that have been observed in line with the current working environment. With those few remarks, I fully support the Bill."
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