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    "id": 1247316,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mbeere North, DP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ruku GK",
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    "content": "by lack of adequate and quality fertilisers leading to decreased agricultural productivity and economic losses; further noting that the Government has committed to improving agricultural productivity through various initiatives including provision of subsidised fertilisers; concerned that the cost, quantity and quality of fertilisers are subsequently increased due to a number of factors among them high cost of fertilisers due to mark-up by private suppliers of fertilisers; further concerned that threat to food security is a threat to national security; recognising that government-to-government model has been noted to lower the cost of products; further recognising that there are countries willing to enter into a government-to-government agreement; appreciating that government-to- government has been proven to be effective in the provision of services that have a direct impact to citizens livelihoods including the cost of living such as supply of fertilisers particularly to countries with similar agricultural conditions as Kenya, this House, therefore, resolves that the Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and its agencies adopt: 1. The government-to-government model in their acquisition and supply of fertilisers by identifying potential partner countries that have surplus and quality fertilisers. 2. A comprehensive programme of government-to-government acquisitions and distribution of fertilizers through Kenya Farmers Association, Kenya Tea Developmental Agency, Coffee Board of Kenya, Kenya Planters Cooperative Union, Kenya Grain Growers Cooperative Union, Pyrethrum Board of Kenya among others for increased agricultural productivity. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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