{"id":1280858,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1280858/?format=json","text_counter":898,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Tigania West, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. (Dr) John K. Mutunga","speaker":null,"content":"The reason for the inclusion of Veterinary Medicines Directorate as a competent authority is because it is responsible for animal health products such pesticides and drugs. It is established under Section 39 of the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals Act, 2011."}