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    "id": 838852,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Isiolo North, KPP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Hassan Hulufo",
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        "legal_name": "Hassan Oda Hulufo",
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    "content": "I have had the opportunity to look at various amendments to the various pieces of legislation. I would like to start by highlighting what is proposed under the Radiation Protection Act. The proposed amendments actually relate to turning the old board into a corporate body which, in my view, is very good. We also know substances whose use the board regulates need a corporate body to deal with because of what is happening in our country and globally. Radioactive substances need to be protected very well. If they land in bad hands, they can be used for terrorism-related activities. Therefore, I thank Members of the Departmental Committee on Health for the various amendments they have proposed under the Radiation Protection Act. I particularly like the proposed composition of the new board where the National Intelligence Service (NIS) is incorporated because of the sensitivity of radioactive materials, the threat of terrorism and the risk of these materials landing into the wrong hands. Inclusion of NIS is key. The Cabinet Secretary is required to appoint two other persons who have specialised knowledge in handling radiation sources. This is also a very important insertion in the Act to make sure that our safety as far as these materials are concerned is improved."
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