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    "speaker_name": "Sen Sijeny",
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        "legal_name": "Judith Achieng Sijeny",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also wish to support this Bill, taking cognizance of judicial notice that Kenya has performed very well in athletics. Our brothers and sisters have made us proud. So, this is an area which we need to protect, safeguard and ensure that we always get the glory. It is sad that once we have celebrated and sung the National Anthem, then you hear that the medal has been taken away from the athlete. This is something which is new to us as Kenyans because it is the last thing we expected that would affect us. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as the saying goes, the globe has become a very small place and many things do spread, interferences are there; there are more hungry men and women who venture into our territories and want to make quick bucks out of our people, hence the need for this long awaited Anti-Doping Bill. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am happy because this Bill is domesticating an international instrument; meaning the whole world is concerned. When we look at the provisions of the Bill, I am glad that there is an establishment of the Anti-Doping Agency. It clearly states what the functions and the powers are. The fact that it will be working with some sense of independence is very important because there should be no interference. Again, nobody is indispensable because it gives the provisions of how a board member is supposed to be removed. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, even though I know there was a rule on reduction of these independent boards in Kenya; this Bill brings the important aspect and the need for enhanced, monitoring and evaluation. Therefore, we applaud the existence of the board and the functions which are stated there. What I like about the Bill is in Part III on administration and enforcement. This indicates on the prohibited activities. It is important but it should be clear that since it is domesticated, we should not rubberstamp those international laws. We should also look at the unique instances that do exist which are normally performed within the African setup, particularly in Kenya. Those traditional things that we look for; I know like the Maasai’s have herbs and many others. There are some herbs that are used to strengthen bones and other things. We should be clear that they are not harmful to the parts of the body, which are useful and important. It talks about the human body; an area which I am very passionate about. It ensures that someone’s health is paramount. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, when we look at the other parts of the Bill on dispute resolution, this will encourage and ensure that disputes, if any, are concluded on time. We will avoid wasting time in court. Being a lawyer, I know the way cases can take forever and for most of these people, this is their only livelihood. So, if there is an issue, 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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