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    "id": 938444,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mogotio, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Daniel Tuitoek",
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kamuren Tuitoek",
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    "content": "very difficult. Most of us have professions which we can go back to, but you may find that when you try to go back to some of these professions, like teaching at the university, you are no longer attractive. People may not be attracted to give you jobs. They may find even doing business very difficult. They may not have capital. They cannot compete effectively in the market. So, this particular way gives them a safety net. We should even consider making pension tax free, so that they do not pay a lot of money to the Government. Actually, the Kshs100,000 is a minimum amount which can make them at least live a decent life. Their spouses should also benefit even in the event the former Member is deceased. I even suggest that it should be comprehensive, so that if the Member becomes deceased, then the spouse should benefit. We should also remember that it is honourable to make sure former Members of Parliament live a good life. It is a sad scenario when you see them in the village and people say that these were our leaders at one point and they cannot afford to buy some tea in the market. I think this Bill which has been brought by our Leader of the Minority Party, is timely. I beg to support."
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