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    "id": 1157544,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1157544/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kasanga",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Sylvia Mueni Kasanga",
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    "content": "I can see clearly that it is the regulation for the sugar sector that comes into the fore of this Bill to provide for the development, regulation and promotion of the sugar industry. Without a doubt, the conversations around the sugar sector in this country have been something that is very alive. During the five years of this Government, it has been discussed here severally. We have listened to some of the Senators who come from these regions; I wish they were here to speak to this. They have decried the continuous lack of attention given to this sugar sector over the years. We have seen the losses it has caused to the communities, who would otherwise be dependent on it. It is a step in the right direction when you see the Government trying to put some order to promote this sector by putting this Bill together. I have seen from the definitions and the way they have defined the various issues like the “mill gates, miller and out-grower”. Even the refined sugar has been given a clear definition. Sugar itself has been given a definition. This is good so that we can begin to understand, for us who do not come from these sectors, what the people in this sector are going through. I can see the functions of the board. That one comes out very clearly. ln fact, what I have highlighted here amongst other things, especially monitoring the domestic market with a view to identifying and advising the Government and interested party on any distortions on the sugar market. I think that is very positive."
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