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    "id": 1230362,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Bureti, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kibet Komingoi",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I also rise to support the recommendation of the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Irrigation on the appointment of Martin Ogindo. First, this represents the Kenya Kwanza Government’s inclusion policy on regional representation. Mr. Ogindo is a competent, skilled civil servant and a former MP, whose character would fit probably both as a fisherman and also as a head of the commercial enterprise that he will run in trying to market fish and fish products in this country. Second, is on the issue of protecting our territories and resources. Fish resources in this country need to be protected. It should be remembered that fish is found within our seas, lakes and rivers. Hon. Temporary Speaker, you remember the war we always have with Uganda on Migingo Island in protecting the resources around our lakes. Those are some of the things that we would urge Mr. Martin to see to, so that our resources are protected. Further to that is the issue of investment in the fishing industry, value addition and making sure that our fisherfolk are well-protected. They should be provided with fishing gear and landing sites, and storage facilities should be constructed. We should also avail ourselves markets by studying trends in the world to see to it that our fisherfolk provide what the market needs in terms of fish products. Special focus should also be given to marginalised areas. In mind I have Lake Turkana, which has a lot of resources. I also have in mind Lake Baringo and rivers that provide the fish that need to be marketed. We must invest in these regions. We must provide the required facilities and educate our fishermen and the farmers so that they can earn from these sources of livelihood. If we are able to do this to improve what we require in these regions, we shall protect the livelihoods of our people. We will also provide nutrition to our people. Fishing, as an industry, will contribute more significantly to the economy of this nation. I support the appointment of Martin Ogindo as the Chairman of the KFMA."
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