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    "id": 1591559,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ogola",
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    "content": "I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I would like Sen. Methu to understand that one does not need to visit someone to know where they live. This can be observed through their operations. I support the Statement by the Senator for Nyandarua County, Sen. Methu, regarding the quality of potatoes grown in Nyandarua County. This issue extends beyond Nyandarua to our agricultural systems and farmers across the country. My specific concern is the excessive use of pesticides. A doctor once told me that many diseases people suffer from today stem from what they consume, essentially, the food we eat. That is why we call on county governments, which are executing the agriculture function, to ensure there are enough extension officers to guide and advise farmers. This concern may be linked to the increasing number of cancer patients. I therefore support this Statement. Secondly, I support the Statement by Sen. (Prof.) Ojienda on the conduct and professional standards of county enforcement officers. Counties must prioritize training. In my studies on corporate governance, I have learned that continuous training and retraining are essential whenever personnel are engaged. Many county enforcement officers are political supporters hired soon after elections, leading to enforcement units composed of individuals with varying qualifications. Their training must be reviewed to ensure they have the necessary skills to interact professionally with traders. They must also recognize that their salaries come from the contributions of these traders. Therefore, the conduct and professional standards of county enforcement officers must be reassessed. Additionally, I propose that the Government considers retraining and retooling all public officers at every level through the Kenya School of Government due to their harmonized training."
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