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    "id": 1496953,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Crystal Asige",
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    "content": "While they acknowledged the need for regulation in specific areas, such as fundraising activities involving politicians especially, political aspirants and religious institutions, these citizens believed that the Bill in its current form unfairly burdens ordinary citizens who rely on community support to address gaps in essential services by the Government. They advocated for a more focused approach that targets the misuse of public funds and resources by those in position of power. Public fundraising or harambees as we know them, have become a necessity to the failure by Government institutions to provide adequate and accessible health care, for example, in education and social services. The Bill fails to address the root cause of harambees . They said that it does not propose any solution to reduce the reliance on harambees nor does it acknowledge the systemic issues that necessitate these fundraisers in the first place. They said that the Bill imposes additional regulatory burdens on citizens who are already struggling to meet basic needs by requiring permits and detailed financial records, and imposing penalties for non-compliance. The Government is effectively penalizing those who are forced to rely on public goodwill to survive. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is not only unjust but also very counterproductive. When I listened to some of those views, I could not agree more. You are not curing one problem but you are exacerbating another."
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