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    "id": 851549,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/851549/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Poghisio",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 202,
        "legal_name": "Samuel Losuron Poghisio",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move that the County Outdoor Advertising Control Bill (Senate Bills No.19 of 2018)be now read a Second Time. I request that we look at this Bill from the perspective that it is a Bill that concerns counties. It has a number of proposals concerning counties. Outdoor advertising, which is a major economic activity, will now rest in the hands of the counties, especially the licensing. The County Executive Committee (CEC) Member responsible for this particular docket, will be the one to issue licenses. In here, we will have licenses and the licensing authorities. You will also find that the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA), which takes care of our roads, is also going to be part and parcel of the licensing procedures. Therefore, the principal objective of this Bill is to ensure that outdoor advertising respects amenity and does not prejudice public safety, road safety and that the display of outdoor advertisements contributes positively to the appearance of a well-cared for and attractive environment. Advertising is a rapidly growing industry and now forms part of everyday culture. It often adds colour to our streets, it is a valuable source of information and it is viewed by many as a source of entertainment. Outdoor advertising is a key element of the industry and contributes to the creation of a vibrant and competitive economy. This Bill is going to change the way we have done advertising. There has been controversy about what distances one billboard from another. We have had some of them obstruct traffic or The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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