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    "id": 1464505,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1464505/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mwingi North, WDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Eng.) Paul Nzengu",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bill No.13 of 2022) be now read a Second Time. The Bill was read the First Time in the Senate on Wednesday, 15th February 2023 and thereafter, it was committed to the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for consideration. The Bill has 25 clauses and it seeks to provide for the development, regulation and promotion of the Mung Beans sector. It further provides for support of farmers of Mung Beans in each county in the production and marketing of their produce. It also encourages the use of Mung Beans as a food security item by the national government and county governments in their various feeding policies and programmes. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Bill will have a significant impact on food security by increasing production, diversifying crops, reducing dependence on imports and creating economic opportunities. The Bill also proposes to establish linkages with international research agencies for the adoption of the best Mung Bean farming and processing practices. This proposal is critical as it will increase the production of Mung Beans. Under the Bill, there shall be County Executive Committee Members who shall enforce regulations and standards on the quality control of inputs and production of Mung Beans at the county level. The County Executive Committee Members shall also investigate complaints relating to unfair trade practices within the county. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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