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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Odhiambo-Mabona",
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        "legal_name": "Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. At the outset, I support the Bill. I am happy that the Bill is largely in conformity with a recent court decision that stated that most of the miscellaneous amendment Bills should concentrate on miscellaneous issues and not substantive ones. I have looked at this Bill and it does that. I just want to comment briefly since it is largely straightforward. With regard to the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, I am happy that we are doing a lot in this House to try and streamline that sector. While speaking from a Mbita perspective, I know one of my constituents who was given money to pay school fees but, instead, went to bet. It is not just one case. Many such cases are prevalent. I do not think it would be in order for private businesses to take over people’s lives. Even though we want to protect private businesses, we must be conscious of the need to protect our young people. I, especially, support the efforts of enhancing the penalties. I also wish to contribute to the Dairy Industry Act. Like my colleague has said, it is a welcome move to include camel milk and goat milk. I only want to say that beyond that, it is not just enough to include camel milk and goat milk, we must provide standards that will ensure that our products reach international markets. In the last Parliament, I was in a select committee that worked on those issues and I have not seen us doing enough. Even now, I am in the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Co-operatives, and I have not seen us doing enough that would ensure that our dairy and agricultural products are competitive internationally, especially livestock products. My constituency is largely a fishing community, but it has also other aspects of agriculture, especially goat rearing, which is very welcome among the people of my community. Hon. Speaker, in relation to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Act, how I wish there would be a further amendment so that the proposed appointment by the Cabinet Secretary (SC) is done competitively! Otherwise, I do not see any major issue here. The Mover 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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