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    "id": 1319747,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Keiyo South, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gideon Kimaiyo",
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    "content": "I agree with the President 100 per cent. He acknowledges the challenges that we were in. He inherited an ailing economy but he does not run away from the challenges. He understands that we have a debt problem and he is working hard to ensure that we do not default. I thank the President for the progress he has made in agriculture. When he was elected, he promised Kenyans that he would subsidise production. He has kept his promise. Today, the cost of one bag of fertiliser is Ksh2,500. This is commendable of the Government, led by His Excellency the President. He has pronounced himself and given a plan. I now urge the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Cooperatives, through the Cabinet Secretary, to work with county governments to ensure that the fertiliser reaches the farmer in the village. It should not only be available in one centre in the entire constituency. I also thank the President for his approach on milk prices. He has promised a farm price of Ksh50 per litre. This will happen soon and assist subsistence farmers in the country. For example, in Keiyo South Constituency where I come from, almost every household has a dairy cow. If the prices will be kept at a minimum price of Ksh50, it will go a long way in assisting farmers. On education, the President promised Kenyans that there would be changes in the sector. We can see that already. All the years, we saw a pattern where every student who went to university got an equal bursary regardless of whether they can afford fees or not. But now the President has said that we need to bring equity in education. University funding will be based on who can afford fees and who cannot. Some students are given 100 per cent scholarships, but those who can afford to pay for their education will do so. There is no need for someone who was able to pay school fees in private primary and secondary schools to be given a bursary in university like other students who did not afford such a privilege. The President stamped his authority on this and we thank him for that. Additionally, the President is doing a commendable job to ensure that CBC works. We have seen a plan where the President has budgeted for money, in conjunction with NG-CDF, to build classrooms for junior secondary schools. He has promised that we will work together. In terms of diplomacy, we have seen the President go round the world, and he has become the best diplomat for this country. We have already seen the fruits of his diplomacy from the various Heads of States visiting Kenya. That shows this country is now being recognised internationally. Last but not least, I urge Kenyans to give the President ample time. This is only his first year, and he came into office when there were challenges. Firstly, we must recognise that there was the challenge of COVID-19, and we are now facing the effects. Secondly, there was the issue of wars in the international space. We have seen wars in Israel, Russia and other parts of the world. Thirdly, there was maandamano, which also inhibited the President from delivering 100 per cent on what he could have done. Imagine what he could have done if there was no"
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