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    "id": 1506979,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1506979/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kathuri",
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        "legal_name": "Murungi Kathuri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have a personal Statement on the recurring challenges in the miraa sector in the Somali market and other related issues. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of regional and national concern; namely the persistent challenges facing the miraa sector, particularly the ongoing crisis in the Somali market and the broader implications for miraa farmers and Kenya's agricultural sector. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on Wednesday, 17th April, 2024, I requested a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism regarding the myriad of issues facing the Miraa sector. While I am aware that the Cabinet Secretary has submitted a preliminary report on the statement pending his appearance before the committee, the sector continues to grapple with the poor prices, cartel-like tendencies leading to the extortion of farmers as well as adverse effects of the ban of flights delivering miraa from Kenya by the Somali Government. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is an issue that continues to threaten the revenues of thousands of miraa farmers, many of whom rely on this crop as a primary source of The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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