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    "id": 772152,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "The petitioner avers that there are inherent limitations on the Penal Code, Cap. 63 Laws of Kenya in respect of the offences of fraud, fraudulent activities and conspiracy to defraud. Further that the offences as constituted are neither preventing nor assisting in prosecuting persons who set up companies with the primary purpose of defrauding Kenyans. The petitioner further contends that the inadequacies of the Penal Code in preventing and prosecuting persons who set up companies with the sole intention of defrauding innocent Kenyans, both in private and public capacities, is alarming and requires urgent intervention. In enacting the said law, the National Assembly may consider modifying the current law by noting the provisions of the United Kingdom’s Fraud Act of 2006, with necessary modifications that suit the Kenyan case. The petitioner, therefore, prays that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs introduces, enacts or adopts with necessary modifications fraud legislation similar to the United Kingdom’s Fraud Act, 2006. This petition, therefore, stands committed to the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. I urge the Committee, upon appointment of its membership by the House and election of chairperson and vice-chairperson to engage the petitioner, address his prayers and submit a report to the House within 60 days, in accordance with Standing Order 227 (2). I thank you, Hon. Members."
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