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    "content": "I am told the only lawyers who make some money are lawyers from Panama. Even those ones cannot match what some of our athletes earn per week. So, we are looking at a very lucrative industry. Many young people in this country have been inspired to pursue athletics and sports because it is something that can help them break free from the shackles of poverty and bring progress. There are towns in our country like Eldoret where much of the economy, especially investments in real estate, is based on proceeds of athletics. I can speak with some authority because I lived in that town. I know a number of buildings that belong to some of the big time athletes that we have. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we know the kind of fame people like Kipchoge Keino, Ben Jipcho and other prominent athletes gave this country in early years. We are not about to depart from the tradition of excellence in sports. Therefore, this Bill and its passage will go a long way in strengthening our position and making us a society that is open. When the rest of the world sees Kenyans out there, they will be seeing people who are there as a result of sheer hard work and discipline and not because of shortcuts. If there is anything that ruins sports, it is shortcuts just like any other profession. Therefore, this Bill will go a long way in trying to demystify Kenya and by adhering to the applicable international standards. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I hope Senators will find this Bill and its urgency a matter of national interest. I hope we will pass it and get it behind us. Should we need to look at it in the future, there is nothing that prevents this country from relooking at its own laws. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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