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    "id": 38336,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/38336/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Eng. Gumbo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to request a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Agriculture on the safety of genetically modified foodstuffs. In his Statement, I want him to clarify the following:- (i) whether it is, indeed, true that the Government is in the process of importing genetically modified maize from other countries, and whether the correct procedures regarding importation and handling of GMOs and GEOs have been strictly adhered to; (ii) which countries of the world are currently using GMO food to feed their people in a bid to eradicate hunger, and what steps have been taken by the Government to ensure safety of genetically engineered crops; (iii) outline the level of preparedness of statutory bodies in the country such as the National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) and the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) and other research bodies for reviewing and making decisions on importation, transfer, handling and use of GMOs and GEOs and other related products, and also outline the capacity of the NBA for assessment of risks associated with such products, considering that currently the onus is on the importers and handlers of GMOs and GEOs to prove their safety; (iv) how the Ministry plans to educate Kenyans, so that they can make informed choices on GMOs and GEOs, particularly as it relates to basic foodstuffs such as maize and their health; (v) outline to the people of Kenya how the Ministry will ensure the interests of giant international agro-businesses that developed GMOs and GEOs such as Monsanto are subordinated to the interests of the Kenyan farmers and consumers; and, (vi) whether she could confirm unambiguously if Kenya is truly ready for GMOs and GEOs, outlining what domestic capacity is available to handle and ensure absolute safety of these products. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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