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    "id": 1338664,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1338664/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Teso South, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mary Emaase",
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    "content": "For example, we have two factories in Busia County: Busia Sugar Factory and Olepito Sugar Factory which is in my constituency. As I speak to you, Olepito Sugar Factory was closed down because of the politics in the sugar industry, and lack of zoning and enough sugarcane to crush. If this is addressed so that we have proper regulations and there is enforcement of the laws that regulate the sugar industry, then these companies will run. Our people will secure opportunities. For example, those who were employed in Olepito Sugar Factory are jobless now because the factory closed down. This is very important and a matter of concern. That is why I support this Motion. As a country, what is our policy on sugar? It is to nurture and develop a competitive and sustainable sugar industry which will build our economy and the entire value chain in a big way. I support this Motion. Thank you, Hon. Salasya, for bringing it up. It is important that we get proper enforcement of regulations to ensure that the country is only importing sugar that is needed to fill in the deficit. Whenever there is branded sugar that is sold in either our supermarket or shops, it is important for Kenyans to know where it comes from. Once that is enforced, then millers will buy sugarcane from our farmers who will benefit. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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