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    "content": "collected through this Fund be allocated to functions that deal with issues to do with rehabilitation is a positive one. So, I really think that we can beef up some of these issues within this Bill. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would also want to point out that under Clause 10, which is an amendment to Section 7 of the Bill that seeks to nullify the exemption granted to Parliament and disciplined forces, I want to admit that I was not aware that disciplined forces and Parliament were exempted from the provisions of this Act. I do not think that you can be a member of the disciplined force if at the end of the day; you are exempted from some of these things. All of us need to be subjected to the same law. We understand that they undertake extraneous responsibilities and, therefore, dependency is higher and the latitude to release stress exists. We have seen situations where some members of our disciplined forces engage in activities that they should not especially under excessive influence of alcohol. I do not think there is any justifiable reason why the disciplined forces and Parliament should be exempted from the provisions of this legislation. On the issue of advertising, I know that this is one clause that will face a lot of challenges especially with regard to various manufacturers. I want to support that we outlaw the advertising of alcoholic drinks between 6.00 a.m., and 10.00 p.m. The same rationale applies to the legislation with regard to media content. A lot of regulations are being proposed with regard to ensuring that we protect our children who can be influenced negatively by these advertisements. Therefore, the provision of outlawing advertisements between 6.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m is very important. Sen. (Prof.) Anyang’-Nyong’o raised the issue of alcoholic drinks being packed in small sachets of below 250 millimetres. There is already an amendment to Section 31 which is at Clause 28. I think that is important because the challenge this country faces is that whereas we want our people to engage in fruitful development activities and appreciating the fact that people have a right to enjoy themselves one way or another, all these must be under the parameters of the law. The spirit behind this amendment is good. However, there are other certain critical amendments that must be made to this law. I support this amendment Bill brought by the Majority Leader subject to various amendments that will be proposed by the Committee and on the Floor of the House. With those few remarks, I support."
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