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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "I support this Bill because most of our residents, particularly in Nairobi, have been affected by the issue of fire. The fire tragedy affects the urban sector very much. Not to say, of course, the other areas do not get the same effect. However, percentage- wise, Nairobi, being the Capital City, is highly affected by this. I have looked at the Bill and realized key issues that I want Sen. Abbas to note. I have not seen any association for the firefighters. If it is in place, well and good, but an association is very important. In the Bill, it talks about membership of the people in the profession of firefighting. However, a step further of an association would be a bigger plus to the team. The team of firefighters play a very key role to rescue people and their properties. At that particular time, it is a matter of life and death. Before I proceed, let me take the opportunity to appreciate our firefighters in this country. They do a great job of going out of their way to save lives. The association, as I have said earlier, will bring them together, allow them to modify their skills and look at the modern ways of the profession. It will also be a platform for them to air their concerns among many other things that any association can do. They will also have representatives. In case of issues, they will be able to air and iron them out. Most of the time when I look at the Bills, I am keen on qualifications. Clause 18(a) states that- 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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