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    "id": 1412223,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1412223/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Aldai, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Marianne Kitany",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. The object of the Bill is to facilitate the ease of doing business in this country. Many businesspeople currently find it very expensive and difficult to engage in business, which creates lack of competition in the country. I love the interest that the Bill has generated in Members from both sides of the House. Members have talked about the object of the Bill, which is to ensure that we have one uniform licensing regime because Kenya is one and we would like to make life easy for businesses and businesspeople. The cost of transporting goods across counties is currently a very expensive affair because as you cross each county, licenses or levies are charged on your goods. This Bill will ensure that the cost of transportation of goods between counties or inter-counties is harmonised. Therefore, consumers will get goods at a very good price. There is also the issue of alcohol and substance abuse. Because of the current licensing regime, counties are issuing licenses haphazardly to any business without caring whether the business is near a school or market. This Bill is timely and it will ensure that we protect consumers from harmful business practices. For example, licensing of the sale of alcohol will be done in a manner that is acceptable to the community. Alcohol dens should not be found near schools or areas that can cause harm to young children. 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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