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    "id": 404847,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/404847/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Otsiula",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Bonface Okhiya Otsiula",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support the Bill. First and foremost, let me say that the current law governing the operations of the insurance industry in this country is very hollow and lopsided. It gives insurance companies a lot of leeway in terms of messing up the industry players, particularly those who may have been involved in accidents. Setting the limit of compensation that each category of injury is entitled is some kind of good Christmas gift to Kenyans. Of course, I am not advocating for people to die but it will be a very good Christmas to Kenyans, particularly those who may be involved in any form of injury, be it fatal or otherwise. As stated by my colleagues, we may want to blame the lawyers but if you look at the law, you will appreciate that it is not very specific in terms of what exactly lawyers taking briefs are supposed to do. That is why if you look at the law that we are about to pass, you appreciate that it is milestone to Kenyans. It is going to regulate the industry. However, as much as it will regulate the industry, insurance premiums will also go up, and we will feel the pinch. So, as much as we celebrate, we will also feel the pinch by paying very high insurance premiums. With those few remarks, I beg to support the Bill."
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