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    "id": 1476429,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Yatta, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Robert Basil",
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    "content": "One of the flaws of the Bill is that it will increase the burden on the taxpayers. Many taxpayers want investments in areas where money can be recouped. Investing in industrial parks will require huge amounts of money, which will slow down the development in terms of how much money can be generated through industrial parks. More importantly, the Bill will create disparities in terms of development because the parks are likely to be constructed in urban areas and leave out the rural areas. Another flaw I see in this Bill is investing money in stalled projects. We have seen this with Konza City which has consumed billions of shillings, which have not been recouped. If we had invested that money in irrigation, we would currently be talking of food security through irrigated agriculture. In view of that, I caution that investments in industrial parks should not be made using taxpayers’ money. We should get private investors to pump money into that endeavour. With that, I support the Bill, but with amendments. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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