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"content": "damaging consumer confidence, eroding market demand and inflicting severe economic hardship to farmers who depend on this crop. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following concerns- (1) The authenticity and scientific validity of the claims attributed to Egerton University researchers alleging the presence of harmful pesticides residue in potatoes produced in Nyandarua County. (2) Whether any studies or safety assessments have been conducted by the relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KePHIS), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS), or the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, (KALRO), regarding potatoes grown in Nyandarua County, including their findings. (3) The measures by the Ministry of Agriculture and affiliated regulatory bodies to dispel misinformation, uphold consumer confidence, and protect the integrity of Nyandarua County's agricultural produce. (4) Interventions being pursued to support farmers, including awareness programmes on safe pesticide use, enhanced inspection protocols, certification processes and strategies to restore and sustain the market."
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"content": " Next Statement."
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"content": "MEASURES IN PLACE TO ENSURE REVIEW OF CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARIES"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am reading this Statement on behalf of Sen. Onyonka. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a matter of national concern regarding the review of constituency boundaries. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, (IEBC) as required by Article 89(2) and (3) of the Constitution, is responsible for ensuring continuous review of constituency and ward boundaries at intervals of not less than eight years, and not more than 12 years. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- The measures in place to ensure immediate review or subdivision of large constituencies in counties such as Kisi, Nyamira, and Migori, among others by the IEBC, ahead of the 2027 general elections, to promote equitable representation and manageable electoral units in line with Articles 89 and 95 of the Constitution."
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"content": "REDUCTION OF TEA PRICES BY COMPANIES IN THE NORTH RIFT AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise under Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, on a matter of national concern regarding the reduction of tea prices by The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "companies in North Rift and other regions in the country, considering that the tea prices in other parts of the country remain at a higher and stable price. In the Statement the Committee should address the following- (1) The reasons only tea factories, mainly located in Nandi, Kericho, and Bomet counties, have in recent months reduced their buying price of tea from farmers to as low as Kshs17 per kilo cumulatively, without engaging the farmers in the price determination process. (2) The measures in place to ensure that the Tea Board of Kenya regulates the entry of unscrupulous business persons who exploit farmers and to promote fair and stable tea prices across the country. (3) The total amount deducted and remitted by tea factories in Nandi County during the Financial Year 2023/2024 and Financial Year 2024/2025, indicating how these funds are being utilized, including details of finance projects and any other corporate social responsibilities activities undertaken. (4) The measures in place by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Tea Board of Kenya to cushion small-scale farmers from the low prices of tea. (5) Strategies the Government intends to implement to ensure that farmers receive fair bonuses and fair prices for their produce, especially in the light of prevailing low prices and market stability under the guaranteed minimum returns. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your indulgence, let me proceed to my second Statement."
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"content": "ATTACKS ON LIVESTOCK BY MYSTERIOUS WILD ANIMALS IN NANDI COUNTY"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a matter of countywide concern, namely the persistent attacks on livestock in Nandi County by mysterious stray wild animals believed to be from the leopard family. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) Why the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has failed to take action against the mysterious wild animals that have continuously attacked livestock for the past six months in Bonjoge area, despite repeated complaints from the local communities; (2) Specific details regarding the identity of the animals responsible for the attacks; (3) Steps taken to either capture and return them to their natural habitat or neutralize the threat posed by these wild animals; and, (4) Actions taken by the State Department for Wildlife to minimize conflict between humans and wild animals within Nandi County and across the country, including plans to compensate affected livestock farmers while also ensuring the protection of Bonjoge Endangered Wild Animal Sanctuary in Kabwareng Ward in Aldai Sub-County, Nandi County. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": " Sen. Mwaruma."
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