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    "id": 1402548,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Murango",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13585,
        "legal_name": "Murango James Kamau",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 1(b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries during the First Part of the Third Session, January to April, 2024. The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries is established under Standing Order No.228(3) of the Senate Standing Orders. It is mandated to consider all matters relating to agriculture, irrigation, livestock, fisheries development and veterinary services. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 27 sittings, during which it considered three Bills, 20 Statements, two public Petitions and tabled one Report. During the period under review, the Committee did not consider any legislative proposal. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee considered the following two Bills: (a) The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2022). This Bill was referred to the Committee on 31st October, 2023. Following its introduction in the Senate by way of First Reading, the Committee facilitated public participation pursuant to provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution and Standing Order No.145(5) of the Senate Standing Orders through a public advert requesting written memoranda. The Committee met with the Council of Governors (CoGs), the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), National Federation of Sugarcane Manufacturers and Kenya Sugar Farmers Association and the Commodities Fund. The Committee conducted public participation of the Bill in Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Kisumu Counties. The Committee thereafter tabled the report on 27th March, 2024. (b) The Nuts and Oil Crops (Senate Bills No.47 of 2024). This Bill was read a First Time on 14th February, 2024. The Committee facilitated public participation pursuant to the provision of Article 118 of the Constitution and Standing Order No. 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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