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    "id": 1147475,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1147475/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries led by Sen. Ndwiga for that wonderful work that they are doing. The issue of coffee continues to be a serious problem. In Nandi County where I come from, almost all sub-counties grow coffee, led by Tinderet Sub-County. Most farmers have been facing challenges of growing, marketing and getting value for their coffee. It is important to note that coffee, just like any other crop in the Republic, continues to make our farmers poorer. They invest a lot. The Chairperson has explained that the problem is not with farmers or the people of Kenya; but the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives; the Government and coffee marketers. Sen. Ndwiga understands coffee matters very well, having worked as a Cabinet Minister in past governments. Since, the current CS, hon. Peter Munya, came in as the CS in that Ministry, our farmers continue to suffer. He has turned most of his engagement"
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