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    "id": 422807,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Wahome",
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        "legal_name": "Alice Muthoni Wahome",
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    "content": "Much obliged, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The Governor for Nairobi started work by slapping an honourable Member of this House. He has now slapped the entire City of Nairobi. Hon. Members who have spoken before me have indicated that they were unable to reach this House in good time. Personally, I had a very rough experience because last night I decided to drive myself and today as I was coming to this House I realized that there was no way I could access the town and I took a turn which was not correct in so far as the traffic laws are concerned. The rest is history. I landed in one of the police stations and there was sufficient altercation between myself and the good police officer. However, the point here is that there is lack of consultation in the offices of our governors. The Members of Parliament in this City who have spoken appear not to be aware of what is happening. The business people of this town cannot be criminals. They cannot be excited over the issue of having to pay Kshs8,000 or Kshs400. It is obvious that if you look at the payroll of the county government, I do not believe that those who are working for the Governor have had their salaries raised by over Kshs300 per cent. What business environment has the Governor of this City created to enable him come up with the decision that he needs to raise the taxes to that level in terms of licence fees? This is possibly back door taxation of Kenyans who are still waiting for Vision 2030 to bear fruits. It is possible, and this is my opinion, that the Governor is sabotaging the national economy because the minute you hit this City with unreasonable fees, you expect that behavior from matatus and taxis. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker recently we saw very many of his staff going to the streets. I think there is obvious lack of consultation and participation, which is very critical. Article 10 of the Constitution requires---"
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