{"id":1109554,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1109554/?format=json","text_counter":146,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Moiben, JP","speaker_title":"Hon. Silas Tiren","speaker":{"id":2364,"legal_name":"Silas Kipkoech Tiren","slug":"silas-kipkoech-tiren"},"content":"(ma) enforce and monitor compliance with standards along the sugar value chain; (mb) facilitate value addition and product diversification in the sugar sub-sector; (mc) formulate and implement a strategic plan for the sugar sub-sector at least once every five years; (md) formulate guidelines on an efficient and economical transportation of sugar; (me) conduct local and international sugar market intelligence and advise stakeholders accordingly; (mf) establish linkages with various government agencies and research institutions to enhance quality assurance and research; The amendment seeks to enhance the function of the board to enhance monitoring, compliance, and linkages with other stakeholders in the sector."}