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    "id": 1114034,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Chris Wamalwa",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. We have seen in this country, particularly when we are approaching elections, many people abuse this privilege. They import sugar for purposes of making money to fund elections. We need some measures to be put in place. I remember we discussed it. When we say they must show evidence that the sugar they intend to import is not available in the local market, then we have a challenge. We discussed the role of the Board which, at times, has been conflicting or competing, for instance, with Treasury or the relevant CS. So, as we move forward, I think we need to clean that particular part so that when we say… I hope the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock is listening. When we talk about shortage of sugar, who approves the importation? Is it the Board? Again, when you say 'provide' to whom are you providing the evidence? Is it to the Board? I think there must be clarity because many times, CSs have been abusing this privilege whereby they literally issue permits for importation. I think this clause is going to help cure that problem. We support. Thank you."
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