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    "id": 1591368,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "content": "companies in North Rift and other regions in the country, considering that the tea prices in other parts of the country remain at a higher and stable price. In the Statement the Committee should address the following- (1) The reasons only tea factories, mainly located in Nandi, Kericho, and Bomet counties, have in recent months reduced their buying price of tea from farmers to as low as Kshs17 per kilo cumulatively, without engaging the farmers in the price determination process. (2) The measures in place to ensure that the Tea Board of Kenya regulates the entry of unscrupulous business persons who exploit farmers and to promote fair and stable tea prices across the country. (3) The total amount deducted and remitted by tea factories in Nandi County during the Financial Year 2023/2024 and Financial Year 2024/2025, indicating how these funds are being utilized, including details of finance projects and any other corporate social responsibilities activities undertaken. (4) The measures in place by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Tea Board of Kenya to cushion small-scale farmers from the low prices of tea. (5) Strategies the Government intends to implement to ensure that farmers receive fair bonuses and fair prices for their produce, especially in the light of prevailing low prices and market stability under the guaranteed minimum returns. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your indulgence, let me proceed to my second Statement."
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