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    "id": 1441136,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1441136/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mathare, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Anthony Oluoch",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. From the onset, I rise to oppose this Bill. The Finance Bill 2024/2025 has redefined public discourse on things that affect us, especially on the question of how, when, what, and where to tax the people of Kenya. I thank our Generation Z because they have reminded us of what is stated under Article 2 of the Constitution and how we, as the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary, arrive at the positions we hold. This generation, in their public discourse on the question of the Finance Bill, has reminded us that the sovereign power belongs to them. All this power is delegated to us. The power, including that to levy taxation, is delegated. It is circumscribed and limited. It must be used for and on behalf of and for the good of the people of this country. This is what the Gen Z have told us. I have two points to advance, especially because of the time that we have. Let me talk about tax administration. A misrepresentation has been made in this administration and the last two finance bills, stating that the more tax you levy, the more yield you will get in terms of revenue. 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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