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    "id": 1242651,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Korir",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism on non-compliance with standard weights and measures in tea marketing affecting smallholder farmers. In the Statement, the Committee should – (1) Shed light on reports of non-compliance with standard weights and measures in tea growing zones, stating specific measures the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry is implementing to ensure that weighing equipment used in tea buying centres is calibrated and is in compliance with the Weights and Measures Act CAP. 513. (2) State plans to strengthen the enforcement of regulations governing compliance to standard weights and measures in the agricultural sector, specifically in tea growing areas. (3) State initiatives in place to improve extension services and enhance negotiation skills among smallholder tea farmers to effectively deal with tea brokers and traders in tea markets who exploit farmers. (4) Cause the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and the Department of Weights and Measures to deploy more county officers to inspect weighing machines at tea buying centres, stating resources required to enhance compliance."
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