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    "id": 1035780,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1035780/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Moiben, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Silas Tiren",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Silas Kipkoech Tiren",
        "slug": "silas-kipkoech-tiren"
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill will be amended by deleting Clause 5 and substituting therefore the following new clause: Functions of the Board 5. The functions of the Board shall be to — (a) develop, promote and regulate the development of the tea industry; (b) co-ordinate the activities of individuals and organizations within the tea industry; (c) facilitate equitable access to the resources, facilities and benefits of the tea industry by all interested parties; (d) make recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary on the formulation of policies, plans and strategies for the regulation of the tea sector; (e) register tea factories, small scale tea growers, medium scale tea growers, large scale tea growers, warehouse operators, tea packers, tea buyers, exporters, importers, tea brokers, management agents, tea auction organisers, commercial tea nurseries, commercial green leaf transporters; (f) license manufacturers; (g) promote best practices and standards in the production, processing, marketing, grading, storage, collection, transportation and warehousing of tea; (h) facilitate marketing and distribution of tea through gathering and dissemination of market information and monitoring of the local and global supply-demand situation; (i) co-ordinate prioritization of research in tea; (j) regulate the sale, import and exports of tea; (k) develop, implement and coordinate a national tea marketing strategy; (l) prescribe the maximum period and minimum amount for payment of green leaf; (m) promote and advise on strategies for value addition and product diversification; (n) promote demand and consumption of tea locally and internationally; (o) identify market needs and trends and advise the Cabinet Secretary on issues related to national and international tea trade; The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}