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    "id": 292882,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Kathuri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 38,
        "legal_name": "Emilio Mureithi Kathuri",
        "slug": "emilio-kathuri"
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the comments by my colleague. I am only creating a basis on how we can handle the matter better. I started by declaring my interest and said that I applaud him. However, the way the Bill has been drafted, it will require a complete overhaul. So, I was trying to create a basis. It is important for me to continue and tell him and others that when you look at the number of accidents involving the Passenger Service Vehicle (PSVs), it is significant, but Government vehicles, including police vehicles, are also involved. If we pass this Bill against PSVs, it will mean that private vehicles will get away with it. When we are on the road, we are equal and punishment should be meted on all without discrimination. It should be drafted in such a manner that it cuts across the board without discrimination. I think it is very important for us to note to that. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when we talk of an identification plate, is it referring to registration plate? Will a PSV carry two plates? If so, is this going to only be on vehicles or also on motor cycles? It is very important for us to come out clearly and say what we mean by “identification plates”. When you look at this Bill, the motor cycles do not appear to have PSV insurance and yet, they will carry passengers. It is important for us to come out clearly because, at the end of the day, all of us are doing PSV business. It is important for everybody to be accommodated without necessarily being biased. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very important for us to know that when the law becomes harsh and excessive, it brings in corruption. Can you subject a driver who has caused an accident to a death penalty just because he has hit a pedestrian? Yes, it is bad morally to cause death, but equally when you subject a driver to a death penalty---"
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