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    "id": 421295,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng) Gumbo",
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "VAT Act even on products that were not VAT-rated. I think we have an opportunity to soberly go through this whole regime of VAT in Kenya and look at areas that affect the majority. We particularly need to look into concerns that are uppermost in the minds of the people of Kenya. This has to do with the cost of living, poverty levels and a whole range of things. I thank hon. Ng’ongo and those hon. Members who have contributed and I ask my colleagues to look at this Bill dispassionately. We should look at the areas that concern us. When the cost of living becomes unaffordable for a majority of Kenyans, even our own security is threatened as we are the people who are very visible. We are the leaders of this country. When life becomes unaffordable by the common man--- Whenever we bring laws to this House, at the back of our minds, we should think of the effects it will have on those Kenyans who are most vulnerable. In that respect, this is a good Bill and we must collectively and without considering which parties we belong to, go about it soberly and look at where we can even bring in more items, so that our people can enjoy some relief. Most importantly, our country should attract investments, tourists and expatriates from other countries. With those remarks, I support."
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