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    "id": 392156,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kanainza",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13113,
        "legal_name": "Daisy Nyongesa Kanainza",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. Agriculture continues to dominate Kenya’s economy thus being the largest contributor to Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We have about 75 per cent of Kenyans who are employed by the agricultural sector. We are talking about coffee and tea but we also have other sectors like fisheries, livestock, cotton, flowers, other horticultural produce and even fresh produce. That is why I stand to defend this Motion and to support it. The relevant bodies, agencies and even the Ministry of Agriculture should take this issue seriously and provide a mechanism for sufficient and efficient production and even marketing of our produce, especially tea and coffee. Secondly, to promote coffee and tea production and trade, the Government needs to support farmers. This can be done either by providing them with fertilizer, advice or even giving them direction on what to do so as to enhance their production and even provide training to farmers and workers. The relevant bodies and agencies should promote good industrial relationships by ensuring good policies for farmers and improving production through the use of modern technology. Madam Temporary Speaker, as we talk about tea and coffee, it is sad to say that even the sugar industry has been ignored by the Government. Mumias Sugar Company in Kakamega County where I come from is going down. The farmers are suffering because they do not get their dues on time. It is important that as we look at the subsidies to be given to coffee and tea farmers, the bodies in charge of this type of agriculture also advise on what should be done to enhance production and to facilitate high profits of our goods and services in the local and international markets. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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