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    "id": 1585870,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1585870/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Molo, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kuria Kimani",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 27 of the Bill be amended by - (a) inserting the following paragraph immediately before paragraph (a)- (aa) in subparagraph (1) (c) by deleting the words “Purchase or an acquisition of an indefeasible right to use fibre optic cable by a telecommunication operator” and substituting therefor the word- Purchase or acquisition of an indefeasible right to use fibre optic cable or spectrum license by a telecommunication operator: Provided that, in the case of the spectrum license purchased or acquired before the 1st July 2025, the deduction shall be restricted to the unamortised portion over the remaining useful life of the spectrum license. (b) deleting paragraph (a); (c) deleting paragraph (b). This has two imports. First, we are introducing an investment allowance for spectrum licences issued to telecommunication operators. Despite Kenya having one of the highest mobile penetration rates in Africa, some villages still lack basic telephone connectivity. We are hopeful that by providing this investment allowance, given that spectrum licences are very The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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