{"id":438324,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/438324/?format=json","text_counter":23,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Ndiema","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":1067,"legal_name":"Henry Tiole Ndiema","slug":"henry-tiole-ndiema"},"content":"This Statement is a response to a request by Sen. Kittony on transformation of National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and specifically the request was on three items namely:- (i) an explanation as to the measures that are being taken to address the systemic challenges within NCPB; (ii) an explanation on the measures being taken to re-engineer and transform NCPB operations both as a supplier of last resort and a custodian of the country’s strategic grain reserve; (iii) an explanation on the measures being taken to cushion farmers from adverse suffering from erratic market forces. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the mandate of NCPB is:- 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."}