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    "id": 1228673,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Murango",
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        "legal_name": "Murango James Kamau",
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    "content": "(3) The Statement regarding the State of sugar cane and sugar cane industry in Kisumu County by Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP. (4) Statement regarding the invasion by rice field by quelea birds in Kisumu County by Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP. (5) Statement of the status of National Agricultural and rural inclusive growth project in Vihiga County by Sen. Osotsi. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee is yet to get responses on the following Statements: (1) Statement on the current drought mitigation program in Arid and Semi- Arid Land (ASAL) by Sen. Wambua, MP. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I note that the responses for this was first brought to the Senate and given to Sen. Wambua, but he was not satisfied. So, we are still working on it. (2) The Statement on the planned importation of maize by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock development by Sen. Chararkey, MP. (3) Statement on the status of distribution of subsidised fertilizer in Laikipia County by Sen. Kinyua. (4) Statement on the state of the nut industry in Kenya by Sen. Kibwana (5) Statement on the state of Macadamia nut production and marketing by Sen. Mundigi, MP. On the macadamia nuts, we were working on a Bill. I report that the ban on the sale of raw macadamia has been lifted by the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Industrialization. hon. Moses Kuria, which is commendable. (6) Statement on the Status of Horticultural Crop Directorate by Sen. Mundigi, MP. Mr. Speaker Sir, the Committee considered one Petition named; the Petition on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission EACC graft investigation on West Kano irrigation Scheme. The Committee has met with the Petitioner and the Chairperson Ethical and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). However, the Committee has not met with the CS, Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation. The Committee will consider and adopt its report once it has met the CS. Committee induction and Stakeholder engagement - the Committee conducted its induction retreat from 2nd – 5th March, 2023 and met with the Ministry of Mining and Maritime Affairs. Also, the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation and the Agricultural Food Authority in order to understand the agricultural sector specific policy direction for each state department and agency. It also sought to identify legislative gaps, priority areas for the 13th Parliament and opportunity for collaboration and cooperation with various stake holders. The Committee also met with the Agricultural Sector Network (ASENET) to deliberate on the implementation of Water Resource Regulation 2021 which seeks to set the water user fee for irrigation, domestic water, public water supplies and livestock use. The Committee resolved to meet with the CS, Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation to deliberate further on the regulation. In conclusion, I thank your office and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate for continuous support accorded to the Committee in undertaking its work."
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