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    "id": 964528,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/964528/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Bomachoge Borabu, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Prof.) Zadoc Ogutu",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13302,
        "legal_name": "Zadoc Abel Ogutu",
        "slug": "zadoc-abel-ogutu-2"
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    "content": "This industry has in the recent past been perceived negatively, especially because of its influence on the youth. Also, it is because of the overdue control from state machinery. I am glad we are now in a process to define the boundaries of the various actors and trying to put requirements and penalties where necessary, to ensure the industry is run in a manner that makes it a main source of income to this nation, a main source of employment for our youth and, in a way, it takes up a more positive face in our community. So, I am glad that, when I look at this proposed Bill, I get the feeling that the various stakeholders have provided for useful consultation; especially between the national Government, the state machinery and the county governments. I am very sure that both governments stand to benefit from the order that is going to be brought through this Bill. The county governments have always been seen to be very notorious in handling the issues that affect gaming- unnecessary collection of the machines, arresting the actors particularly in the villages. This Bill provides rights for those who are involved either as investors or consumers of the industry to understand clearly what their role is and what is expected of them. As a new law to be, I think we expect a number of challenges because we are creating order. An industry that is known to have a lot of money that is to be obtained without much sweat is likely to face challenges when order comes. I confirm that, with the setting that has been put in place we expect that once this Bill is passed, we should see a lot of order and institutions being put in place and also the necessary administrative procedures for ensuring that penalties for those who fail to follow the spellings of the Bill are well carried out. Finally, I want to say that, as we look forward to see this Bill creating a new and good avenue for revenue collection, let us also hope that we will give it the necessary support to ensure that the revenue that is going to be collected is sustainable, predictable and used in a very good order. With those few remarks, I support. Thank you."
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