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    "id": 450304,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Elachi",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13115,
        "legal_name": "Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we thank the Mover for bringing a Bill that takes into account the County Governments. We are now helping the County Governments to deal with the challenges we are facing and issues of alcohol. The Mover is trying to amend the names in the Bill such as the Commissioner of Police to be the Inspector-General so that you put people who are responsible in terms of what is supposed to be done or to respond to questions wherever they are asked. We have to appreciate that the issue of alcohol in the country is a big challenge among our young people who can access cheap alcohol. They find themselves facing different challenges as they move on. I will give an example of an area within Nairobi County. You will find young people drunk very early in the morning in most areas around where touts at the ages of 13 and 14 man matatus stages. Why are they drunk in the morning? This is because they move with matatus for one or two squads and, therefore, have money to buy alcohol and to feel excited. After a few years later, these young people become old men and walk while shaking because of the influence of alcohol. They cannot even hold on to a cup when they want to drink anything. We must say, as leaders of this country, that yes, those who can control themselves while taking alcohol are there. However, at the same time, we must accept that we have a big challenge especially on those who live in slums and in rural areas who find themselves stressed. These ones believe that once they take one for the road, they will relief their stress as some of my colleagues were saying. There are different ways of releasing stress but the most common one is when they start taking alcohol. This has gone beyond a point where young people are using water bottles. You will find them in a bash called Yesu ni Bwana but whatever they are consuming contradicts what they are saying. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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