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    "content": "Our Government has not explored regional exchanges or co-operation with countries like Uganda to tell them that, whereas they do not need the omena there, here in Kenya it is very beneficial. That way, they could come up with ways of reducing the tension. The hon. Member for Butere said that in Indian Ocean, foreigners have invaded the fishing industry there. In my own constituency, because of the dwindling stock in the gulf and nationally, people are now moving to Mbita from other parts of the country. Now, I represent Somalis. A big number of Kenyan Somalis live in my constituency at Remba and Ringiti. I have a big number of Ugandans and Tanzanians in my constituency. The fishing industry in my constituency is largely controlled by non-Kenyans. I am not saying that we should chase them away. What I am saying is that the Government must find a lasting solution because where my constituency is, most people only rely on fishing. It is almost a semi-arid area and even if you plant--- This time, round we are going to have a severe drought. That is because the smaller part that is agricultural has been affected by very heavy rains. The bigger part of my constituency relies solely on fishing. I know I will speak out on some of these issues when the Bill on fishing comes to this House. I know it lapsed in the last Parliament because it is one of the Bills that we did not reach. However, when the Bill on fishing comes, I will speak at length to some of the issues that are there, including issues of gender dynamics in the fishing industry, issues of value addition, infrastructure, cold storage, conflicting environmental concerns"
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