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    "id": 620295,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mule",
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        "legal_name": "Stephen Mutinda Mule",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I, the undersigned, on behalf of citizens of Kenya and in particular, concerned parents of this country, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, Kenya, as the most developed economy in East and Central Africa, has a manufacturing industry which is largely characterized by the export of raw materials and import of goods which have already been value-added; THAT, the Government has exempted duty on the supply or importation of sanitary towels and tampons for young girls and ladies in this country; This gives importers of sanitary products an upper hand in the industry, while also bringing about tax inequity. The local manufacturers incur input Value Added Tax (VAT) and duty upon importation of raw materials for production. They face higher tax implications than those who import finished products. Those extra costs and the possible losses incurred by the manufacturers may lead them to opt to import or relocate their manufacturing plants to more favourable business environments within the region. Due to the taxation imbalance, various multi-national companies in the country have relocated from this country. Examples are Johnson and Johnson who were producing drugs, and Eveready East Africa. Because of the taxation imbalance, those companies The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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