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    "id": 601960,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/601960/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Dido",
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        "id": 2749,
        "legal_name": "Col (Rtd) Ali Rasso Dido",
        "slug": "col-rtd-ali-rasso-dido"
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    "content": "tax returns. In the recent past, filing of tax returns has been left to a few people or only those the taxman can reach. My colleagues who have spoken have talked about corruption. It is one of the major reasons that create dies-incentive to people paying taxes. The more the people see the Government is lenient on corrupt practices, we must be prepared that Kenyans will not throw away their money. For Kenyans to understand the rules and procedures of filing tax returns there must be education. One of the civil liberties in America is paying tax. We may not consider that one of our liberties, but educating our people about the tax system is really important. Finally, I am glad that this Bill has laid out the enforcement procedures so that individuals do not evade tax. However, there must be collaboration between the taxman and the Judiciary so that individuals who fail to pay tax on purpose cannot run to the courts for their property not to be seized. With those remarks, I support the Bill. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I thank you for this opportunity."
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