{"id":340070,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/340070/?format=json","text_counter":642,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Ruto","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, while I really support what Prof. Anyang’-Nyong’o has indicated, it should be noted that in the past levies have become a problem to the farmer. Some of them have actually killed certain crops for instance pyrethrum. They have actually killed a whole sector. So, we are saying that in the new dispensation, there will be better consultation and the purposes for the levies will be agreed on in a consultative forum as provided for by the Constitution. Also, I would like to remind my friend Professor that it will be his responsibility as a Senator since I am meant to understand he wants to become one to ensure that this actually happens. It will no longer be a matter for the Cabinet Secretary to do. It will be your responsibility as a Senator to ensure---"}