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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern namely, celebration of the International Tea Day. In 2005, tea-producing countries, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia and Uganda, came together to celebrate the International Tea Day. Later, in 2019, the Intergovernmental Group on Tea decided to celebrate International Tea Day every year on May 21st, the United Nations accepted this celebration, and the first U.N. International Tea Day was celebrated on 21st May, 2020. Today, being 21st May, 2024, we join the rest of the world in celebrating International Tea Day. We encourage Kenyans to not only produce tea, but also to be consumers of it. Besides its taste, tea has several health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke, aiding in weight loss, protecting bones, preventing tooth decay and loss, boosting the immune system, soothing the digestive system, helping to battle cancer and helping to relax the body. According to the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), more than seven million tonnes of tea are produced worldwide. Kenya is the third leading producer and the biggest exporter, accounting for about 28 per cent of the world's tea exports."
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