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    "id": 861886,
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    "speaker_name": "Suba North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Odhiambo-Mabona",
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        "legal_name": "Millie Grace Akoth Odhiambo Mabona",
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    "content": "the Protocol. I want to thank the Ministry because even as we wait to ratify the Protocol, they have already started taking measures to ensure that they follow the provisions of the Protocol. Part of the issues this Protocol deals with is to control illicit trade and practices, including manufacturing of counterfeit products, tax evasion and smuggling. I am sure one of the driving forces for many countries is to make sure that revenue goes to the right place. If we leave this illicit trade to continue, it increases accessibility and affordability, which results in consumption of tobacco going up. I agree with different Members, including Prof. Oduol, who have said that when consumption goes up, it becomes very dangerous to pregnant and lactating mothers. It becomes very dangerous to children and it also increases cases of cancer. I am very glad that today, I saw before the Budget and Appropriations Committee a Bill on radiographers, which has been proposed by Hon. Sabina. We have a big challenge in this country in terms of dealing with cancer. I only want to encourage the Government that in the same way we are moving speedily to ratify this Protocol, I wish they bring the Protocol on small arms to control small arms because we see a lot of misuse of small arms."
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