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    "id": 1493751,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
    "speaker_title": "The Temporary Speaker",
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        "legal_name": "George Peter Opondo Kaluma",
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    "content": " Hon. Members, we have other statements to deal with. This was not a call for debate. I want to give directions which will enable us to participate better and come up with a more workable solution. I know Hon. Oluoch wants to speak about Mathare North as an ASAL. Hon. Ruweida Obo also wants to speak about Lamu East as an ASAL. There is a part in my constituency which does not receive enough rain but it is not ASAL. I direct as follows: We have other business to transact and reports to receive. The manner in which this matter was approached is a bit restrictive because it was brought by way of a request for a statement. It is raising fundamental policy questions around agriculture in ASAL areas which is a vast part of our country. It covers over 80 per cent. I want to direct that with the interest shown and the potential in those regions if they were to be harnessed in terms of agricultural production, Hon. Brighton should go back to his Committee and sit with the Chairperson. Then, they can invite all the interested Members. Give them due notice, call the Cabinet Secretary involved and undertake an enquiry. So, that you look at how the policy, if existent, is working and, if not, how to make one that will ensure this country is food sufficient. Hon. Members, we leave it at that. Do you have the report in respect of the statement by Hon. Robert Gichimu ready?"
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