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    "id": 1425577,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1425577/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kibwana",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Kibwana Kivutha",
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    "content": "We will have farmers establishing Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) for growing cashew nuts and nuts. For our youth in the Coast, there has been debate on muguka and such similar issues, but this debate will go on as long as our boys and girls do not have jobs. Once this Bill is enacted, it will create jobs for the youth. The Bill is critical for economic empowerment, particularly in rural areas where nuts and oil farming is predominantly practised. Locally produced nuts and oils also reduce the carbon footprints associated with food miles. It is unlike nuts and oils to incur significant carbon emissions from transportation. So, the locally produced products will be different. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the small-scale farmers are also going to benefit and will play a crucial key role in the Kenya’s agricultural sector of nuts and oil crops. We shall recognize their importance. The Bill also aligns with the constitutional provision of devolution since agriculture is a devolved function under Part 2 of the Fouth Schedule of the Constitution. Devolution emphasizes on the equitable distribution of resources. When I talk about coconut and cashew nuts, the people from the coast and other areas with nuts will benefit out of it. Devolution further requires building the capacity of the county governments and institutions in order to effectively deliver services and promote development of nuts and oils. The Nuts and Oil Crops Development Bill (Senate Bills No.47of 2023) includes provision for that capacity building. In conclusion, I am sure many people have read it. Like I said, the Bill was long overdue. It was introduced in 2023 and we are in mid-2024. The Bill is crucial and quite critical in realizing the vision of vibrant and self-sustaining nuts and oil sector in Kenya. By addressing food security concerns, this Bill will boost agricultural productivity and promote economic empowerment and support environmental sustainability. The Bill lays the foundation for a thriving nuts and oil industry that benefits both the farmers and consumers alike. It is, therefore, imperative for the Senate to endorse and prioritize the legislative initiative to unlock the full potential of Kenya's nuts and oil sector and contribute to the nation's overall development agenda. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have a lot to say about the oil and the coconut itself since we use it as hair oil as women, let me stop here. I propose Sen. Tabitha Mutinda to second this Bill. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to move."
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