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    "content": "For us to fully utilize the rains that we have, there is need to ensure that we properly fund the Ministry of Agriculture for it to ensure that fertilizer and seeds are available on time. I note with concern that Kenyans harvested a lot of maize last year and this year. In particular, in my constituency, farmers harvested a lot of maize, but the Government could not buy it through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) because it claimed that there was a lot of maize in the store. There is need for proper planning to ensure that what farmers harvest, the Government buys it and there is no wastage. I note with concern that with the stimulus that was given to our farmers in Hola, Ahero and other areas, right now, they have a bumper harvest, but we are yet to consider to purchase their produce. It is important to protect the farmer, so that we can spur the economy of this country. It is important, at this particular time, for us to identify critical areas and fully support them. One is the welcome by Kenyans of the Economic Stimulus Package. There is need for us to ensure success of the same. Many issues have been raised by the Kenyans where the bills of quantities are being inflated, so that the impact of the same may not be fully realized. It is important that, as a country, we ensure proper utility of our resources. This Economic Stimulus Package should be continued. More importantly for us to remember, as Kenyans is that at one time the Government provided health centres and modern schools; it is important to come up with one single model that even 30 or 40 years later we can look at and say “yes” that was a structure that was constructed by the Government at one given time. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, in education we note that the Ministry has really benefited a great deal from the Budget, and I would like to applaud this kind of gesture. But more importantly, many children are now in school, which is very positive. But how many teachers do we have?"
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