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    "id": 851313,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Endebess, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I was consulting with the Leader of the Majority Party on recent articles about the medicinal value of camel milk and I am now more knowledgeable. You know a wise man will always accept new information. In my field any new information is added value. So, I am in agreement with him. I support the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill. On issues of energy especially on the expanded role of REA this is very important. In the initial Act, the role of REA regarding its relationship with county governments and other agencies in terms of energy provision in the rural areas and supporting local industries was not very clear. Now, it goes further to explain it. However, we had done the same regarding reticulation of energy which is a role of the county governments as provided for under our Constitution. We did the same in the Energy Act which is still lying in the Senate. It is important that the Senate Committee on Energy fast tracks that Bill so that it becomes law and this will capture many areas. I have also seen the proposed amendments to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) where it will change its name to “National Health Insurance Fund”. I think this is a good improvement, because it will not be a question of NHIF covering only hospitals but health of Kenyans. This is in line with the Big Four Agenda by the President on provision of universal healthcare. Therefore, this is a very important amendment. I have also seen the proposed amendments to the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act which intends to reduce taxation. I know issues of betting in this country are very emotive especially when they touch on the young people who do not know how to control themselves. However, we should think of it as business. Worldwide betting is done, look at Sports Pesa which sponsors the English Premier League. You will also find that it has made some people to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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