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    "id": 1548026,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1548026/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "As mentioned, we have developed a revitalization strategy aimed at reviving cooperatives and revitalizing coffee farming. You may recall that during the President's last address to Parliament, he committed to ensuring that by financial year 2028/2029, coffee production will increase significantly from the current 51,000 metric tons to 150,000 metric tons. As a Ministry, we have taken the responsibility of making sure that this presidential promise is fulfilled. That is why we came up with the revitalization strategy. The President has pledged Kshs500 million between now and June of this year to kickstart that initiative. Through this initiative, cooperatives such as Shitoli, which Hon. Khalwale mentioned, will benefit from the allocated funds. I have already engaged with several Members of Parliament (MPs), including hon. Khalwale, to emphasize the importance of embracing coffee farming in this country. Currently, coffee is achieving its highest prices in the last 10 years. Farmers who previously earned Kshs50 per kilogramme of cherry, are now receiving an average of Kshs114 per kilogramme. It has never happened. This remarkable increase is driven by a significant global shortage of coffee. Countries like China have embraced coffee consumption, presenting a valuable opportunity for Kenyans to focus on expanding coffee cultivation. However, as noted by Sen. Maanzo, the Ministry has faced challenges in securing an adequate budget. We have submitted a proposal for a budget of approximately Kshs4 billion to ensure that production---"
}