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    "id": 1046241,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1046241/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I stand in support of the Bill and congratulate Sen. Wambua, who is the Vice Chairperson in the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. From the time he introduced the Bill, I have had the opportunity of walking with him. When the Senate was in Kitui, we did the public hearing and saw the joy and celebration in the hearts of the farmers in Kitui. When we did the public hearing there, I was encouraged because I realized what Sen. Wambua is doing to touch the lives of his people on the ground. As we all know, many of our people do a lot of work at their own levels. People have different lifestyles. We have farmers in our society and in different communities in almost all our counties who practice farming. The unfortunate bit is that our farmers have been neglected in many ways. When the farmers appeared before us that day, you could see the struggles they have gone through. They have not been supported or empowered by the Government. By introducing this Bill, Sen. Wambua will improve and enhance what people are doing on the ground and a lot of transformation will take place through this Bill. As a Member of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, I am proud and happy that the Bill will be passed and Sen. Wambua will be happy with the implementation of the Bill. I support the Bill because of the things I have said. Also, this Bill will provide for development, regulation and promotion of the mung beans sector in Kenya. Through that, our farmers will be assisted. Under Part Two of the Bill, the responsibilities of the national Government and county governments are listed; the roles that the county governments are to play and the duties of AFA. I like the Bill because the roles of different bodies have been defined. Clause 4 states that for realization of the objections set under Section 3 the authority shall put in place measures to improve the overall production of mung beans in the country. This means that whatever is done at the county level will improve the production as a country to the level of exporting mung beans. Another role is to establish, coordinate and monitor the implementation of national standards and policies related to the mung beans industry. I do not want to touch on every area mentioned, but there are a few areas that I will mention. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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