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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abbas",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we should not keep on bashing without reading the report. There are a lot of changes. To be honest with you, I was one of the opposers. However, having read the report, I commend the committee. They have done a commendable job of including various issues. According to the Bill of Rights; the economic and social rights in Article 43 state that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. As I talk to you today, there is construction going on in Wajir. The people of Wajir have accepted and they have already started constructing 200 units. That means it is affordable and accessible--- Hon. Senators, let us not oppose these things for the sake of opposing. The county is now included in this Bill. The county is now will have five members as a committee, which will receive 0.5 per cent of the levy for their operations. This was not there. Secondly, they have reduced the amount. Initially, it was 2 per cent, now, it is 0.5 per cent. Thirdly, there will be a national board that will be receiving 2 per cent. That means this board will take care of all people. Four, there is what we call rural housing. If you have land in Wajir and you want them to construct it, then you are allowed to take your title deed to the board, so that they can construct for you an affordable house for which you will be paying 3 per cent. There are affordable houses in every country in this world, especially the developed countries. The tenants are buying these houses to stay in them and pay rent. I do not see anything unusual here. I urge my colleagues on the other side that we should pass the Bill then bring amendments or regulations. For example, if someone has a house and he does not want to contribute, then we change that. This Bill does not favour Muslims. We can propose regulations such that instead of saying loan or interest, we can have service charge. This is not fixed. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I support the Bill."
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