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    "id": 624528,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Abdalla",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Amina Ali Abdalla",
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    "content": "The other amendment that we have a problem with relates to the fine of Kshs1 million for a person who disobeys the instructions of the Council. The Senate has increased this to Kshs10 million. We believe that this is punitive given that most of the industries in Kenya are mainly small and medium scale. As such this figure is punitive and we would like this House not to approve that amendment. The Senate has also added New Clause 25(A), which provides for incentives to persons who are involved in mitigating the effects of climate change. We support this amendment given the fact that it is adding value to the Bill. There were many other amendments by the Senate including the one on Clause 5 that includes the Deputy President as the Vice-Chair of the Council. We support this amendment but if it passes, there is need for consequential amendments because it eventually increases the number of members to this Board from nine to 11. Since, I am not in the mood of fighting with the Senate, I want to just support these amendments and ask Hon. Chachu to second."
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