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    "id": 1354820,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1354820/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ogola",
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    "content": "In some of our areas, there are people who move in Toyota Probox cars, as had been insinuated by senior Senator, Sen. (Dr.) Oburu. They pick cattle, goats and rams. I do not know how bulls are able to fit in those cars. This Bill spells out a way in which this will be prevented. There must be decency in the movement of livestock. In some of our local markets and probably because the traders cannot afford more advanced movement of cattle, they are transported or their movements are facilitated physically from market to market over long distances. This must be addressed because it also shows a sign of ill-treatment of the livestock. I am happy that the Bill spells out the role of county governments in managing livestock and its produce. This will give income to counties because of the number of roles they are going to play. However, as the county governments take on these roles, they must also enhance the services of extension officers in this sector, in order to improve on production of the right quantities and qualities. Madam Temporary Speaker, I support this Bill not only because it will prevent some of the ills, but also because it will add to the quality and quantity in terms of livestock and its produce. The issue of theft is done by organised enterprises. There are people who benefit from the theft of livestock in this country. That has been demonstrated by the previous speakers. How then do we have thousands upon thousands of livestock moving from one region to another without the culprits being apprehended? Madam Temporary Speaker, I support this Bill because it is going to restore the prosperity, pride and security of our communities. It is also going to address the criminality involved in this sector. I support."
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