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    "id": 47510,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
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        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government for that “technically” correct answer. However, at the operational level, the answer leaves a lot to be desired. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government is in charge of policy. We are aware that most local authorities throughout Kenya, and especially Nairobi, suffer huge arrears of rates. The penalties that have accrued thereon make it impossible for premises owners to pay. Therefore, at the policy level, it is the responsibility of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government to give direction to the local authorities in Kenya, so that they can seek waiver. The waiver will encourage people to pay as well as avoid the event of small people in terms of income and businesses, losing their premises. Could the Deputy Prime and Minister for Local Government consider initiating action at the policy level which will see all the councils apply for waiver, so that we can have a clean break from the past?"
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