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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is need for us to do an analysis of the impact of COVID- 19 on our farmers. Many times, we ignore our farmers. We have to look for mechanisms of encouraging our farmers because they play a very big role when it comes to issues of food security. It is just in good faith and breath that this Statement that Sen. Khaniri has brought on the Floor of this House is taken with the seriousness it deserves. The issues of accessibility are very important. I have gone to Gambogi and seen farmers selling a basket full of avocadoes at Kshs50, simply because they have nowhere to sell. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is no accessibility and yet, when you come to Nairobi and other towns, avocadoes are usually very expensive and they are hot cake. They cannot be transported all the way from Western and other places, so that they can come here. There is need for the Government to have a long-term plan of ensuring that farmers are being supported. Even when it comes to disaster management, there should be a plan. In any form of disaster management, the issue of food security should also be given a center stage because food is important. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when you look at Article 43 (1) (c) of the Constitution, it is a socioeconomic right. When it comes to food, no one should die of hunger. That is the implication. No one should be hungry. It is a constitutional requirement. It is the onus of this House to ensure that we encourage our farmers, and they are not lost behind. Let us address the issues of farming and COVID-19, so that we bring farmers back on foot. They have value addition in this country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me the opportunity. I support the Statement. I hope that when it goes to the relevant Committee, it will be done service."
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