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    "content": "were able to get the findings from each and every individual and offices that appeared before us as a Committee. Eventually in the interest of time, it is important for this House to agree that we move forward so that the KRA can start collecting the necessary taxes as required by law. That law had been passed by this House. Some of the things we wish to make clear are that the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Kenya Revenue Authority both confirmed that there was an issue of public participation in the excisable goods management system. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Anti-Counterfeit Agency equally confirmed the same. I am glad that Hon. Wamalwa is here. He has already begun a process to legislate for a law on public participation as provided for in the Constitution. One other recommendation we have made is that the KRA should share information and technology with the KEBS and the Anti-Counterfeit Agency at no extra cost whatsoever to the manufacturers. Once this contract expires, renegotiating a new contract should not be done except with the three agencies namely KRA, KEBS and the Anti-Counterfeit Agency so that we have proper synchrony of the agencies. On this one, I am sure many Members will agree with me. After listening to views and concerns of all those who made presentations before the Committee and considering the Constitution, another recommendation we made is that Parliament should ensure that we do not have any taxation on pure drinking water. This is envisaged in the Constitution and it is a requirement for any human being. Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I request the Vice-Chair to second."
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