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    "content": "of us to promote peace in our country, so that this beautiful country may continue to shine in the whole of Africa. I thank hon. Mututho for moving this amendment Bill. There is concern about consumption of alcohol. Like my friend, hon. Yusuf Chanzu, I want to inform those of us who partake of alcohol that this is not about curtailing their freedoms. This is about responsible use and consumption of alcohol. Irresponsible consumption of alcohol, especially amongst the youth, is a threat to national development. Alcohol has destroyed very many families and we must ensure continuity of this country through continuity of the family unit. Therefore, I would request my friend, hon. Mututho; that, as we go to the Committee Stage, we must tackle the problem of bars being operated in residential neighbourhoods. In places like Umoja, there are more bars than residential houses. This is not right. Residential neighbourhoods are preserved for families, so that our children can grow to be responsible citizens. I urge him very strongly that there has to be a law to remove bars from residential neighbourhoods. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Bill that was brought here by my friend during this Parliament had very noble ideas but enforcement has been extremely weak. All the concerned agencies must work together, so that this beautiful Bill, which gives freedom to those who want to partake of alcohol but also think about those of us who do not partake of alcohol; can be enforced for the good of the country. I urge that as we pass this amendment, which I support very strongly, we must make provisions, so that it can be possible to work with the body that governs advertisements in Kenya, so that advertisements that fall way below the ethical standards are prohibited entirely and removed from radio and television. I get very concerned when we are having family dinner and I see and hear advertisements on television and radio as early as 8.00 p.m., promoting alcohol. Some of the advertisements are even disguised. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I hope that hon. Mututho is listening. Hon. Mututho, please---"
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