{"id":441863,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/441863/?format=json","text_counter":169,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Wakhungu","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":1889,"legal_name":"Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu","slug":"chrisantus-wamalwa-wakhungu"},"content":"Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended- (a) in the proposed section 2B – (i) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (b) − (ba) encourage and empower Kenyans to invest and establish local fertilizer production plants; (ii) by deleting the word “purchase” appearing in paragraph (c) immediately after the word “importation”; (iii) by deleting paragraph (d) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- (d) ensure that there are adequate retail outlets in all counties where farmers can access fertilizers; (iv) by deleting the words “at a subsidized rate” appearing in paragraph (e) immediately after the word “farmers”; (v) by deleting paragraph (f) and substituting therefor the following new paragraph- (f) collaborate with agricultural research institutions, universities and other stakeholders in the development of suitable fertilizers for improvement of crop productivity in the country; 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."}