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    "content": "The Senator for Vihiga talked about the Communication Act which was done in 2008. I think it is very sad that an Act of Parliament, passed five years ago, to lay the framework for mobile telephone communication has not as of today been implemented. Hence, the more reason this Senate should pass this Motion so that those who are sleeping on the job can wake up. I want to challenge the Committee on Implementation of this Senate to take up this matter immediately this Motion is passed and ensure that the CCK ensures that all mobile telephone providers contribute to the national fund that was created by the Act. If there is any need to increase the framework, they should do so, so that in the next three to four years, this country can communicate effectively throughout. It is not right as the Senator for Pokot has said, that people have to climb trees and even sometimes fall and die just trying to make telephone calls. It is not in order that my people in Kitui have to travel by matatu in order to reach a place where they can make a call. So, I think this is a very important Motion. Once again, I want to take this opportunity to thank fellow Senators who have contributed and urge that when this Motion is passed, the Implementation Committee will take it up immediately and ensure that the necessary framework is put in place by the national Government, so that we can improve the living standards of our people. I beg to move."
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