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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mutahi Kagwe",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Let me start with KTDA, which the hon. Senator has rightly pointed out has been facing some conflicts. As you know, the matter of the conflicts in KTDA went to the courts in this country and a court ruling was made about a couple of days ago. I think it was last week or the week before, when the court held that there is now a substantive Chairman at the KTDA. As you know, KTDA is a private outfit which corresponds with the Government very closely because of its importance to this nation. Therefore, I concur with the hon. Senator that I will be engaging them very closely to ensure stability within KTDA because it is in our interest and that of the tea sector. In my discussions with the new chairman, including my visit with them to Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), where our tea is being blended, I can say with confidence that I can see unity within the directors of the tea sector at the moment. My prayer and hope is that it will continue flourishing. I will engage them to ensure that good working order is maintained for the benefit of our farmers in the tea sector. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as far as the macadamia is concerned, I sympathize with the Senator. This is not just as an hon. Senator, but also as a farmer. I can feel the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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