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    "id": 573947,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/573947/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mbui",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1750,
        "legal_name": "Robert Mbui",
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    "content": "We have come a long way. A long time ago when I came out of the university, I attempted to get into business. What the Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Planning has done with the concept of Huduma Centres is an excellent idea. I was making shoes for ladies in my backyard straight after university. The first thing I discovered was that there are so many Government offices and departments that are interested in knowing what you do. The minute I registered a company, there were people coming to my door. The first ones were the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) who wanted to make me contribute for the employees whose salary was negotiated on a daily basis. The other was the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) who wanted me to make contribution for the employees’ health. Unfortunately, the salary was so low we could not afford it. The next one was the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) who wanted to charge VAT and also wanted me to pay PAYE. The next one was the Higher Education Loans Board that wanted money from my staff who were straight from university, and could not afford to pay their loans; unions also walked to my doors and said I had to pay my workers a certain salary. So, basically it was a very difficult time. It is important to thank God that even with all the challenges we are able to do business in an easy way. Recently, I spoke to a constituent who told me that they operate a pub. To operate a bar, you have to get a licence from NACADA, a licence from the county, a licence from the Government, one from the music copyright body and one from the Music Owners Association. There are almost 10 licences. So, this is an area that, as we go forward, we need to address."
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