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    "id": 851645,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "There was a contestation regarding the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passing through the Nairobi National Park. The issue of environmental conservation vis-a-vis development became a serious debate and discussion. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, even as we advertise, we should also protect the environment. There should be a way that the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and other organs that protect the environment are involved. We know that the materials that are used for advertising can become toxic and affect the environment, when they come into contact with adverse weather conditions. The good Professor of Chemistry, Sen. (Prof.) Imana, would understand this better. All of the 47 counties can benefit from advertising. With the expansion of devolution, we would want as many organizations and companies as possible, to go and advertise even in places that were not deemed to be viable before. Mr. Deputy Speaker, on Clause 6, Sen. Poghisio should relook at the issue of issuance of licence, because we have seen the mess that licensing of alcohol establishments in our counties has brought. We should shorten the time from 14 days to about three or seven days. We should bring these things under one roof, so that when you get a license, you do not need to go different offices, for example, public health offices and NEMA. The country is working towards having more Huduma Centers, where you get everything that you need. I do not understand why licensing should take more days. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, under Clause 10, a licensee may at least one month before the expiry of the licence, apply to the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for renewal of the licence. This is timely. There are so many cartels in this country. We have them in many sectors, including maize, sugar, water, matatus, relationships and marriages. We also have cartels in the advertising sector, especially in this city. As a result, whenever someone erects billboards, some of them are defaced or removed. I am happy that under the Bill such actions are punishable. However, that punishment is too lenient. I hope that Sen. Poghisio will review the punishment upwards in order to do away with these cartels."
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