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    "content": "make the set-top boxes which form an integral part of this migration available to Kenyans at affordable price, I propose to remove duty on the importation of these gadgets. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the telecommunication and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) subsectors have continued to play a critical role in the entire economy. In order to continue supporting these critical subsectors and further spur economic growth, I propose to remove duty on all imported software to make it cheaper for our people and further attract foreign investors in the industry. Mr. Speaker, Sir, investing in our people and assuring them of means of livelihood in the rural areas is the only vehicle through which we can secure a durable and stable pro-poor growth and development. In this regard, I have proposed further measures under our tax system as follows. A healthy society is essential for durable growth and development. In order to ensure that Kenyans access affordable healthcare, I propose to exempt inputs for use in the manufacture of medical diagnostic kits. I further propose to grant duty remission to producers of food supplements for use by infants and HIV/AIDS infected persons. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in an effort to address nutritional problems affecting our people, I propose to further reduce the rate of duty on food supplements from ten per cent to zero. This measure is expected to make imported food supplements affordable, thus helping improve the health of our people. Mr. Speaker, Sir, beekeeping has become a major source of livelihood in most parts of our rural areas. To promote beekeeping as an economic activity, I propose to exempt from duty imported inputs, so as to encourage many farmers to take it up. This is expected to promote employment in the country and alleviate poverty. Mr. Speaker, Sir, over the recent parts, many patriotic Kenyans have invested heavily in real estate, thereby promoting access to housing for our people. To ensure fairness and also allow this class of citizens to contribute to our nation building, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will shortly embark on mapping of all residential and commercial areas, and implement a comprehensive strategy, to ensure that all landlords are effectively brought in the tax net and all rental income taxes are paid."
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