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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to speak to this important Bill. I appreciate the Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey, for addressing this important matter and bringing a Bill to ensure that there is legislation that supports and enhances the prevention of livestock theft and related interest in terms of what the Bill provides. Madam Temporary Speaker, the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill, 2023 as was moved by Sen. Cherarkey is a very crucial Bill. That for whatever it provides, it deal with so many areas such as the issue of security protection of the investment, our farmers, the pastoralists and our brothers and sisters who have invested in their livestock. Additionally, it ensures that such other related benefits, including what is very key in terms of opening up areas like the security roads and related interests is to be made in order to make sure that we do protect our farmers and their investments. I will go straight to the provisions of the Bill and attempt to discuss the various areas that it addresses. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 3 of the Bill provides for the objectives of the Bill. This is an important clause and I must applause Sen. Cherarkey for coming with this. The element of identification, tracking and giving a special or a unique identifier to the owners of livestock. That is key in terms of ensuring that farmers do not lose their livestock. Thousands of animals which are owned by our brothers and sisters will be identified by a special identifier that will ensure their security. Consequently, if they are The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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