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    "id": 1242845,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Beth Syengo",
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    "content": "talked of sustainability, development and ensuring growth through Sustainable Development Growth (SDGs). Sen. (Dr.) Murango who is also my Chairperson in the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, gave statistics of the produce from cotton. He is also very passionate about cotton revival. He talked of how cotton can give us more than Kshs60 trillion as income in this country. He said that the cotton that is used by ginners within the country come from neighboring countries yet this country has great potential of cotton production. He also spoke of how this revival of cotton the industry will also ensure value chain of the crop and other byproducts that will come. The Senator for Makueni County, Sen. Maanzo, spoke well and supported the Bill too. He said that the product is not very perishable and it can last for long. The Bill is suggesting that we create collection centers so that the produce can be stored for long and not go bad. Therefore, farmers will not suffer losses. He also talked of the seeds that need to be given to the farmers or rather the support that the Government should give to the farmers who grow cotton. The farmers should not just rely on BT Cotton. He also spoke about the improvement of the cotton prices. Sen. Osotsi, the Senator for Vihiga County, spoke about value addition. He stated the importance of reviving the cotton industry among many other good things that he said about this Bill. I wish to thank all Senators who supported the Bill. As the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, mentioned, we went round the country to conduct public participation. The Committee is compiling the report that will also be analyzed and the inputs will be brought for incorporation in the Bill before it goes to the next level. Madam Temporary Speaker, I thank you and all the Senators who have contributed to this Bill. I look forward to the revival of the cotton industry in this country. Cotton will ensure that farmers have money in their pockets. It will also bring revenue to our counties and the national Government. Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to reply. Pursuant to Standing Order No.66 (3), I request that putting of the Question be deferred to a later date."
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