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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Abdirahman",
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        "legal_name": "Abdirahman Ali Hassan",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand to support this Motion by hon. Midiwo. He has very eloquently presented the key issues which I feel will be of great interest to the Kenyan consumer. The fact of the matter is that this is not going to be an ordinary legislation. It is of great interest to the Kenyan consumer and to businesses that are basically put on a springboard to really reap benefits very quickly out of the Kenyan public. It is generally of public good. Many times, Motions are introduced by hon. Members in this House which do not see the light of day. Hopefully, this time round, the Minister concerned should take up this issue for the interest of Kenyans. I continue to support this Motion based on the fact that this kind of a legislation will help us eliminate commercial fraud and unethical trading practices. The truth is that trade is liberalised in our country, but it must be guarded for the interest of the consumer. As we have heard from hon. Midiwo, it is of great importance that we educate the consumers on their rights. We need to empower them, so that they can realise that many things that may be cheap could be expensive at times. Substandard goods have been dumped in this country. That is one of the things that have killed many entrepreneurs in this country. This is because we do not have an enabling legislation to get rid of this. April 30, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 761 We do not also have a legislation to enforce corrective action. I have a feeling that if this Motion sees the light of day, then, hopefully, we will save the consumer. We would also want to have a consumer-driven protection policy or legislation which is being fronted by Mr. Midiwo. Most businesses are driven by greed and the consumer suffers in the process. I support this Motion and I pray that the said Bill is enacted during this Tenth Parliament. With those few remarks, I beg to second."
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