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    "id": 1511375,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": "(Dagoretti North, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also rise to support this Bill. I want to thank the Chairman and Members because since morning, we have been debating laws which are touching on the citizens. I want to appreciate Kenyans for giving their views. I know a few people were questioning this Bill. I want to thank the National Treasury because they gave an explanation that was very clear. I hope Kenyans read it and realised that taxes are meant to build a better Kenya. As the year comes to an end, we have all been praying to God to see us through this tough year. I want to thank the Committee for looking into the issue of air ticketing. I knew it was a concern for many. I even questioned what would happen if we imposed taxes on the tourism sector. What if Tanzania decided that as long as a tourist is staying in a hotel located in the park, they do not need to pay a fee? This will lift up the spirits of people in the tourism sector, who are doing their best to ensure they pay taxes. We should not be talking about the tax on tiles. It is just a matter of telling Kenyans it has been removed by the Committee. These are the small things that make Kenyans angry. They are wondering how it is that we are doing affordable housing and imposing tax on tiles. I want to urge the drafters of the Bill to stop bringing sensational issues. They just make Kenyans angry and by the time we are cooling them, temperatures are already so high. I agree with the tax on alcohol. Kenyans have money. In Dagoretti North on Friday and Saturday, I see parking lots in entertainment joints full to capacity. Kenyans have money for alcohol"
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