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    "id": 1441050,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1441050/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kilome, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Thuddeus Nzambia",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. As a House, we have responsibility to protect the interests of our citizens. I totally oppose this Finance Bill. Although the motor vehicle tax and Excise Duty on edible oils, among others, have been deleted, there are too many other hidden taxes. When you talk about increasing Fuel Levy by Ksh7 per litre, it means that the cost of production in the local industries will go up. Even the cost of producing bread will be higher than it is now. Our citizens are struggling to put food on the table. The cost of living will increase further if we pass this Bill. I urge the Members of this House to listen to the cry from Wanjiku and others. As we speak, the cost of running businesses is unbearable. When it comes to the local industries, they are closing down because the cost of production is rising every now and then. So, Kenyans have been left jobless. When we talk about non-deliverables, there are many hidden costs. So, as a House, we should come out clearly and ensure that the cost of living is brought down. The Government speaks about hustlers, boda riders and mama mboga. It is very clear that things are getting worse and out of hand. I ask this Government to consider getting a better Finance Bill to move Kenya forward. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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