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    "id": 1242843,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Beth Syengo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to reply to the Bill. I recognize the contributions that have been meant by different Senators to this Bill. Taking points that they have raised, I appreciate all the 10 Senators who have contributed and supported the Bill. I do not take it for granted. For example, Sen. M. Kajwang’, the Senator for Homa Bay, brought out the reasons why the cotton industry should be revived because it is a way of empowering farmers and ensuring that there is development in this country. He also alluded that the time cotton was being grown in Homa Bay, it played a big role for the people of Homa Bay. The Senator for Narok County, Sen. Olekina, also supported the Bill. He said that it is also giving hope to an industry that had collapsed. Although he also suggested some amendments. Sen. Ogolla also supported the Bill and talked of the importance of bringing the agricultural extension officers in full force in our counties. That will also support credit facilities in the country. Sen. Tabitha Mutinda also supported the Bill and talked about how cotton will be a great way to bring income and the impact cotton growing had in this country. She also said that if the cotton industry is revived, manufacturing processes will also take place. Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me also to thank the Senator for Busia County who supported the Bill. He talked about how cotton products are useful in this country. He also talked about how we should strengthen the research institutes to ensure that the cotton industry is improved. Sen. Kibwana, who is nominated by ODM, gave a good name to this crop. She said that cotton is white gold and it has medicinal value. Cotton is white gold and it has medicinal value. I thank the great Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey, from the Majority side who supported the Bill. He referred to industries that collapsed because of cotton growing back. He quoted Kisumu Cotton Mills (KICOMI) Industry in Kisumu County. He also"
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