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    "id": 749139,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/749139/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Langat",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 384,
        "legal_name": "Benjamin Kipkirui Langat",
        "slug": "benjamin-langat"
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    "content": "Kenya is seeking to industrialise and we have Vision 2030, which is only 13 years away. Therefore, we must industrialise and become the best in Africa by 2030. For us to reach there, we must encourage industrial growth and investors to increase investments in Kenya. That can only happen if we are willing to protect them against unfair trade practices. This Bill has, therefore, come at the right time when the Government is encouraging local manufacturing and production of goods. We have about three motor vehicle companies assembling their vehicles locally. They can only continue to manufacture and assemble here if their investments are protected against unfair imports. Therefore, this Bill supports local investors. Many of our young people are unemployed. Jobs will be created if we encourage local investors and protect them, so that their businesses become sustainable. Unfair trade practices cause companies to close down. We have seen some companies choosing to import as opposed to manufacturing locally. This is because cheap imports are subsidised in their countries of origin. Companies therefore choose to import and stop manufacturing locally and that is why this Bill should be supported."
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