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    "id": 1398562,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to contribute to the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2022). I know it originated from the National Assembly. I think it goes in line with what we called a sugar industry stakeholders task force report in 2018/2019. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a concern, have you noticed that one television sets in Chamber on both sides are going on and off? I think we need to check with the supplier or the concerned people. It is good that the Parliamentary Service Commissioner is in the House. It impedes your visitors in the Gallery to watch what is happening. It has not just happened today, but severally. We need to invite the supplier. In opening remarks, in Nandi County, we grow sugar predominantly in Chemase Ward, Tinderet Sub-county, by and large, part of Mosop Constituency and part of where I come from, Mosoriot. Some of us have tried our hand in planting sugarcane across Nandi. Nandi is a serious catchment area. I know there is a misrepresentation in this Republic that sugar is only grown in Kisumu, Western parts of Kenya, Kwale and other areas. In fact, most factories such as Chemelil Sugar Company, Kibos Sugar and Allied Companies and Butali Sugar Mills depend largely on the sugarcane supply from Nandi and Kericho counties. So, we have a big stake. I was disappointed when the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries decided to only do public participation in Kisumu County; entrenching the continuous marginalization against the great people of Nandi and Kericho counties. In fact, even out of courtesy from the Clerk’s Office, I was never invited for that meeting. However, I assure the people of Nandi that all is not lost. We are still holding this faith in fighting for justice and fairness so that we can no longer be marginalized. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I request your office that committees should not move around like exclusive clubs. They should do a proper invitation to the area Senator. I 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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