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    "id": 1402137,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1402137/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
        "slug": "cherarkey-k-samson"
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    "content": "We need to bring order in the sector. The only problem we have been having is that the Government does not know what gamblers and gambling companies do. Gamblers themselves are not honest. I know that in other religions, it is not good to gamble and we respect that. There is need to widen our tax base network. In fact, as part of a deterrent measure, we should tax gambling, especially on winnings, instead of taxing other essentials, it will reduce taxation. I know the reason Sen. Faki is excited. We need to tax gamblers more because if you are gambling, it means you already have your essentials or basics. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that it is done mostly by young people. I am sure most of us here, who are politicians, receive messages from people asking for Kshs30, Kshs200 or Kshs1,000. People who are experts in gambling will always know that a person intends to gamble. It is not about food, but gambling. Gambling is addictive. Our condolence to Sen. Cheruiyot and the people of Kericho for losing a young man who lost over Kshs150,000 through gambling. He had to commit suicide. That shows this is a serious issue. Shisha and gambling are addictive, just like any other desire. Moving to Clause 4(g), I agree on the issue of conducting anti-money laundering and risk-based inspections. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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