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    "id": 182137,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/182137/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Ojode",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Provincial Adminstration and Internal Security",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 197,
        "legal_name": "Joshua Orwa Ojode",
        "slug": "joshua-ojode"
    },
    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the authority to detonate fireworks is granted by the Commissioner of Mines who then informs both the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Department of Police as required. Over the years fireworks display have graced the Diwali celebrations every year. For purposes of safety, the permission predicated by the Commissioner of Mines is predicated on specific conditions that include:- (a) The shell of over four inches will not be detonated over residential estates but will only be used in specially designated areas like school compounds. (b) Safety precautions demand that all fireworks must be detonated by trained people. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, last year one person was killed at the Nairobi Premier Club as he attempted to detonate fireworks without training. (c) All fireworks will cease at 11.00 p.m. to allow children and families to have peaceful sleep. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, 11.00 p.m.!"
}