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    "id": 1048908,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1048908/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamunga",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 738,
        "legal_name": "Rose Nyamunga Ogendo",
        "slug": "rose-nyamunga-ogendo"
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to make a brief contribution on the amendments to the Cooperative Societies Bill. The cooperative movement has been here for a long time. From what we know, the cooperatives in the agricultural sector have helped to improve the tea and coffee farming and milk production. Apart from the agriculture sector, cooperatives have helped in general trade in the Republic in terms of allowing members to join, who in turn improve their lives because of access to resources. I congratulate Sen. (Dr.) Zani for the improvements she keeps making to past or new Bills. Knowing how Kenyans are clever, you start something today for the benefit of the general good of the people, but many others come with ulterior motives. I like the amendment she has brought in Section 72 of the Cooperative Societies Act of 1997, that gives powers that convict persons who have misbehaved. If you have been found to have misbehaved or misappropriated any resources, which should not only be in cooperative societies, but also in other aspects of life; if you have been convicted, you should not be allowed to hold offices in the cooperative societies. Most cooperative societies are for the grassroots people who may not be acquainted with many things. They need officials who are genuine and simple with no ulterior motive. It is important that it is cleansed; that is, the registration of the cooperatives, running and appointment of the officials. What we must know and put in mind is the fact that cooperatives have moved Kenyans from Level A to B in terms of doing business. Nowadays, things have gone digital, and cooperative movements have gone a step higher when it comes to the marketing of products. You will find agricultural products in the social media. If you have this product in the social media, you should find out where you can get your market, which is trending and moving well. 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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