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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, this has succeeded in countries like India and China. There was some goodwill from the Government in June 2008 where the Government came up with some price control on agro-imports. Prices of seeds and fertilizers were controlled and the farmers could afford to get them at a cheap price. The issue of price control will also help pensioners and the poor people we are living with. We have been told here that we have many Kenyans who cannot afford more than one meal a day. With price control, I am very sure many poor citizens we live with will be able to have at least one or two meals per day. I would also like to remind my fellow legislators that during campaigns, we normally use the language, âWhen I am elected, I will do my best to reduce food pricesâ. I really expected that this House would be full as we discuss this Bill. I hope Eng. Maina will not forget medicines on his list of essential commodities. I think it is one of the most important items. Kenyans cannot afford medicine right now. The issue of food is a human rights issue. We all know that someone can live without shelter and clothing but no one can live without food. Food is the fuel for the body. If the body does not get food, it cannot survive. I would like to conclude my contribution by quoting a former President of Sudan who said: âIf you cannot control the stomachs of your citizens, then you will not be able to control the minds of your citizens on the matter of civil warsâ. With those few remarks, I beg to support."
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