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    "content": "In the Statement I would like the Minister to tell us the extent to which the disease has affected maize in Bomet, Konoin, Chepalungu, Sotik, Trans Mara, Narok South, Bureti and neighbouring areas. The Minister should also tell us exactly the source of this disease, and whether it is related to the importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into this country. She should also tell us the estimated damage that the disease has caused so far and its implication on the food security situation in the country. What is the Ministry doing to compensate the farmers for the losses they have incurred from the purchase of infected seeds? When will the Government provide subsidized fertilizers as well as free seeds to the farmers, so that they can replant in the next season? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to seek your attention to this Statement. It relates to the food security situation and, therefore, is very urgent. Close to 90 per cent of the maize in that region has been affected. We have, however, seen laxity from the Government, particularly the Ministry of Agriculture, in dealing with this issue. The sooner the Statement comes the better."
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