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    "id": 1030425,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1030425/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I support the Statement by Sen. Khaniri, who is also my namesake. Farming is the biggest form of employment in this country. The mainstay of revenue and employment in the 47 counties is farming. We will not be doing justice to the potential that we have if we do not take care of the mainstay activities in our counties. We all represent rural folks and farmers and we depend on farming in one way or the other. What is of priority to us and the nation is to fix issues related to farming and issues that affect farmers. Migori County depends on livestock, sugarcane, tobacco and fish farming. Farmers are very poor, meaning a majority of the people not only in Migori but in Kenya are poor and suffering. A quick and long term fix for our farmers is what we must prioritize. There are people who want to politicize this issue by juxtaposing it with BBI. I do not think that, that is the direction we want to take. We are capable as a House and a nation to scale the stairs and chew gum at the same time. Let us prioritize the issue of farmers and ensure that they get adequate returns for their investments as we also pursue other political arrangements or reforms that are equally necessary."
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