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    "id": 1524048,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524048/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murgor",
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    "content": "At its meeting on Thursday 9th May, 2024, the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare considered the matter and resolved to visit Ashton Apparel Limited in Mombasa and additionally include Best Line Garments Limited in Kilifi County. The committee first held a meeting with officials from Export Processing Zones Authority on Friday, 14th June 2024, to gain an in-depth understanding of the sector. The committee held a total of 10 sittings on the matter. The following Senators represented the Committee- (1) Sen. Julius Murgor, MP Chairperson - Head of Delegation (2) Sen. George Mungai Mbugua, MP - Vice Chairperson. (3) Sen. Justice Retired Madzayo, CBS - Chairperson, MP Member. (4) Sen. Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji, MP - Member, and (5) Sen. Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP. - Member The visit was aimed at investigating grievances facing the employees concerning their right to unionize, fair hiring practices, sexual harassment, delay in issuance of employment contracts, tribalism, working conditions, long working hours, and low wages. 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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