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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Njenga",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Francis Kigo Njenga",
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    "content": "I am happy that milk and cream are zero-rated. In the first place, milk is very necessary; I do recall that most of us did enjoy the Nyayo milk which was being given for free. That is why probably most of us are here and serving this nation. So, by removing VAT on processed milk, we are saying that in future companies such as Fresha, Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC), Brookside, Limuru, Molo and all other companies will increase their production capacity. In doing so, they will increase the number of people they will employ in this country and increase the amount of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) that the Government of Kenya will earn. So, this is actually a kick start to an economy that is going to earn more in ordinary revenue out of such amendments. I also do recognize that such companies, once they sell more due to affordability, they are also going to pay more corporate and individual taxes to this county. Regarding animal feeds, this is why I even feel more motivated. In my constituency, we do zero grazing and poultry farming. The other day you read in the newspapers that at the backyard of the Head of State’s home, in Gatundu North, people were demonstrating because of the high cost of animal feeds. I am a great beneficiary, but that is not what impresses me. We know that the population of this country is increasing and human beings increase at a higher rate than resources. So, if we reduce the cost of producing animal feeds, then we produce enough for our people to eat and for export, hence create wealth. When wealth comes to our country, it belongs to all parts. This amendment will go a long way in helping us. It will go into growing this economy by double digit because of the said trigger effect. Insecticides, pesticides and herbicides, all these are constraints that hamper production. Once we make them to be zero rated, we are going to reduce the cost of producing maize, wheat and others. When we do this The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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