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    "id": 949930,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/949930/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "Clause 3 of this Bill is about the objects and purpose of this Act. It recognises the need to regulate informal trading, including the conduct of such trade and licensing by counties. Up to now, these businesses are not recognised. It is not considered legit or genuine business to be a hawker in any particular part of this country. Those that are allowed are simply allowed courtesy of grace or the good courtesies of the powers that be. With the passage of this Bill, it will no longer be a favour. It will be a right for a woman, man or elderly person, who wants to put up such kind of business. They will, by right, be allowed and designated spaces will be provided. That is what civilised societies do. If you go to some of the well-known trade-based countries such as Istanbul and visit Taksim Square, on certain days of the week, you can buy fresh vegetables or access certain goods, which otherwise you would have had to look for in places that are far and difficult to access. Therefore, it is extremely important that we set up regulations, so that we make good progress."
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