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"content": ", the one I fundraised for a few days ago, that has a few hundred members. Therefore, we have provided for the classification of the various cooperatives that exist. Under Part XII is a provision for charges on cooperatives, inquiry, inspection and the special powers of the cooperative’s tribunal. We are setting up the cooperatives’ Tribunal. I hope these tribunals do not turn out to be toll stations where when members dispute and they are to form or lodge a complaint, it is the highest bidder that is listened to. It must be manned by men and women of great integrity who understand that they are dealing with ordinary citizens who may not have the force to do many of the things that are being looked at under this particular law. This is a very comprehensive piece of legislation. I hope that Members will take time to appreciate, read and give their comments, including on the Tribunal. With regards to the Tribunal, I would like to read Clause 131(2), that particular part to make this case. That- “Where the cooperatives Tribunal enters judgment in terms of award together with cost, it shall issue a decree which shall be enforceable as a decree of a tribunal” We are giving it powers and provision for what happens if you fail to attend a cooperative Tribunal. So, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to urge Members that we support this particular Bill. Share your thoughts. Sen. Osotsi, I know you are actively involved with the cooperatives in Vihiga County, including the boda boda one, which is one of the best performing in the country. Those gentlemen from your county were in my county when we were fundraising for the ones in Kapsoit, and they extended an invitation to me. They"
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