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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "be increased, which will increase the nutritional value among other issues. The climate change issue is also going to be addressed in this Bill. I thank Sen. Maanzo, who sought amendments as far as the service board is concerned. He talked about drip irrigation issues because in his county, we have the Thwake Dam, which is supposed to offer irrigation services. I thank Sen. Okenyuri so much for emphasising that this is one of the manifestos of the Kenya Kwanza Government, and that agriculture is also urban. Those were the sentiments and I note them very keenly. I thank Sen. (Dr.) Oburu who mentioned that agriculture is the backbone of the economy. He requested for some amendments in terms of the officers who are going to be in place. They should strictly come from specific counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale requested the change of the name of the Bill. That it should start with name “County” agricultural extension service. These are the issues that I have noted and I look forward to follow on amendments. He also talked about the educational qualifications of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). I have noted that. Sen. Wambua, the Senator from my home county of Kitui. I thank him because he looked into this Bill. He talked about the recruitment process, the district officers and the development of the board. He said development should be from within. Sen. Wambua, I noted that and I appreciate your contribution to this Bill. Sen. Mungatana, MGH, also requested that the title of the Bill be changed. Further, he suggested that the extension officers should be at the ward level. I confirm that the Bill is focusing at the ward level to ensure we have extension officers who are equipped with the right information at the lowest level. Madam Temporary Speaker, I acknowledge that Sen. Wafula said that the extension officers in office are idle and demoralized. There are gaps on how to communicate to the people. The Bill will be able to offer that through information technology. Sen. Beth Syengo, thank you so much for your contribution. I note that you said it is the agenda of the entire country and not just the agenda of the Kenya Kwanza Government. Sen. Veronica Maina, our Temporary Speaker at the moment, I really appreciate you. You said that 33 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is dependent of agriculture. I noted that very well. You talked about the fund issue of Clause 27. I note that and look forward to the amendments. Sen. Mwaruma, thank you so much for your contribution. You appreciate that the farmers have an opportunity to increase their output. Sen. Murango, as the Chair of the Committee I am very humbled that you have been here and also put your input and that of the Committee. You talked about soil PH and all that. Sen. M. Kajwang’ I appreciate him on emphasizing that this Bill is the first one and it is going to give a framework. Sen. Osotsi, also talked about the same things that the extension officers should be at a central place within the bottom level of the different counties. Sen. Mungatana, MGH talked about the levels of education of the officers. Sen. Munyi Mundigi mentioned that agriculture is also mentioned in the Bible. I take note of that."
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