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    "id": 1498805,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1498805/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dr Andrew Mwihia Karanja",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development",
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    "content": "There was the issue of epidemiological studies that were done. I want to report that this was conducted in Nakuru and Nyandarua counties in 2022. The survey showed that there is need to train farmers on the use of pesticides. A pesticide residue study was also carried out during the same year and 63 samples of kales or sukumawiki, tomatoes and onions were sampled at farm gate level in major markets in Nakuru, Nyandarua and Kajiado counties. One kale sample exceeded codex minimum residue showing 98.4 compliance. Another study on kales, tomatoes and onions showed high level of compliance to codex minimum residue levels. The result from those surveys informed the decision on regulatory action, pertaining to pesticide labelling, training and awareness creation. We have been constantly undertaking field studies to ensure that we are informed if there are minimum levels being exceeded and of any upcoming epidemiological issues. There was the issue of enhancing, promoting, training and public awareness of those pesticides. The statutory organisation PCPB…"
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