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"speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
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"content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you thought I wanted to make a comment? Okay, no problem. It is in line with what Sen. Mandago is saying. As Senators, we owe it to the House that every time we speak, we give a statement of fact. A statement of fact cannot be qualified by rumours, newspaper articles and such like stories. It is inaccurate, unless Sen. Mumma, my very good friend, has information to the contrary; that the Government has acquired land in Zambia to plant maize. There is a process through which the Government does things, such as acquiring land for public use. I would wish to understand what Sen. Mumma means by that. Secondly, I have seen questions that Senators have prepared for various CSs to come and address this House during the CSs appearance time. I know for a fact that this is one of the questions that is listed because I get copies in my office. Would it not be in order to first understand if there is such a policy and the thinking that informs it, instead of reacting to rumours, Facebook posts and very sensational stories that are being posted without firm basis? Once you have the evidence of what has led to that thinking, get to know whether it is for the benefit of farmers or otherwise. I know the CS is slated to appear before this House either next Wednesday or the week after that. Before we get there, should Sen. Mumma be measured in her remarks as opposed to being sensational? I take great exception to what Sen. Mumma is saying, just like my"
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