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    "id": 971012,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/971012/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kibwezi West, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Patrick Musimba",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Patrick Mweu Musimba",
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    "content": " On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. I needed your indulgence before we support the Report on the Business Laws. There is something grave that is happening on the issuance of public licences in this country and selective application. This is especially to MPs and, indeed, people who are categorised as politically exposed persons and this includes all of us, our families and spouses. There is a trend that has come to my attention that we are being shut out of the financial banking system. After the National Youth Service (NYS) scandal was reported and a Statement given by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), there are banks which have taken action to close out all accounts associated with anyone who is involved in politics including their families. The Constitution is very clear especially on giving of licences through various regulatory authorities. The purpose is not to exclude any person in Kenya but to include all persons. As we move to the efficiency of transacting business in Kenya through a Report that is about to be adopted by this House, when you shut out this able group of people selectively, it amounts to having a financial holocaust because we are being singled out one by one. The discretion is being given by either banks or in the case of the Hon. Member who was talking about the unavailability of services…"
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