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    "speaker_name": "Rongai, KANU",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kipruto Moi",
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    "content": "The 2021 State of the Nation Address was on the progress that Kenya has made in the social and economic front. There was emphasis on the programmes that had been put in place to mitigate some of the health issues that arose because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Address also noted the fiscal measures that the Government had put in place, both for the private and the public sectors, to reduce the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the measures that the Government took was Kazi Mtaani, an initiative to create employment and sustainable income for the youth. Other measures taken to support the people and enhance the economy include Central Bank of Kenya’s suspension of CRB listing. Negative credit rating could damage small and medium enterprises. The Government also automated the Land Registry at Ardhi House. Registration of businesses can also be done electronically. The Government also adopted e- payment methods at the Commercial Division of the High Court to make it easier for people to transact business. The Small Claims Court was also encouraged to resolve disputes within 60 days so as to free up capital tied up in disputes. The President also addressed himself to improved roads and rail networks through the allocation of massive resources. Another area that he noted had made marked improvement is electricity connectivity. On agriculture, the President noted the improved value addition to coffee and tea. That, of course, would add to the GDP of this country but it is important to note that other sub-sectors need the same support and the same allocation of resources so that we can become food sufficient. Currently, fertiliser prices in areas like Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia have hit the roof. For example, DAP now sells at Kshs5,500 per bag while six months ago the price was Kshs3,000; CAN is going for Kshs3,300. It seems that when it comes to agriculture, we concentrate so much on tea and coffee. When it comes to maize, we concentrate on consumers. We do not focus on the producer, the farmer. I am a maize farmer and I know there is a lot of disappointment in places like Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia right now. Emphasis has been put on consumers. The Government should refocus and look at farmers, otherwise we will be disappointed and engage in other activities. A nation that cannot feed itself is a weak nation. You cannot depend on other people to feed you. As Government, you cannot patronise foreign farmers as opposed to looking after your own farmers. The problem with this is the issue of corruption. Because we are approaching elections, there is importation of maize, which is to the detriment of our farmers. I would urge the Government to refocus on farmers and give them the necessary allocation to produce food. Thank you very much for the opportunity."
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