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    "id": 617573,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "The Petitioner is concerned that the Value Added Tax Act of 2013 imposed a blanket VAT on textbooks, educational materials, journals and periodicals. He believes that this is an impediment to the realization of the free basic education initiative. The Petitioner further highlights that only two percent of all public secondary schools possess well equipped libraries which affects education standards in Kenya and leads to the parents bearing the burden of purchasing textbooks and other educational materials. The Petitioner, therefore, prays that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade, legislates to waive the 16 per cent VAT levied on textbooks, educational materials, journals and periodicals and makes any other order or direction that it deems fit in the circumstances of the prayers sought. Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.227(1), this Petition, therefore, stands committed to the said Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade for consideration. I urge the Committee to engage the Petitioner and report to the House within 60 days. I thank you. As usual, if there are any Members who may be desirous of commenting on any of the two Petitions--- Let us have Hon. Aden Duale."
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