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    "content": "(b) by deleting the proposed new section 2B and substituting therefore the following proposed new section- Functions of the Board 2B. The functions of the Board shall be to- (a) regulate the fertilizers and animal foodstuffs industry in Kenya including the production, manufacture, packaging, importation and marketing of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs; (b) regulate the importation of raw materials for the manufacture of animal foodstuffs; (c) promote the manufacture of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs in Kenya; (d) advise the national and county governments on- (i) the procurement, importation and efficient and timely distribution of subsidized fertilizers and animal foodstuffs; (ii) establishment of retail outlets of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs in the counties; and (iii) development of policies related to the manufacture and distribution of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs; (e) inspect and test fertilizers and animal foodstuffs to ensure their quality and safety; (f) license manufacturers, distributors and retailers of fertilizers and animal foodstuffs on the recommendation of the Director of Agriculture and the Director of Veterinary Services; (g) promote, in collaboration with stakeholders in the agriculture industry, research on fertilizers and animal foodstuffs; and (h) ensure that fertilizers and animal foodstuffs imported, manufactured or distributed in Kenya meet the standards of quality and safety as prescribed by law. (c) in the proposed new paragraph 2C- (i) in sub clause (1) by- (a) inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph(b) - (ba) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for livestock or a designated alternate not being below the level of Deputy Secretary; (b) deleting paragraph (e) (c) deleting paragraph (f) and substituting therefore the following new paragraph- (f) one person nominated by the Council of Governors; (d) inserting the following new paragraphs after paragraph (f) - (fa) the Director of Veterinary Services; (fb) one person representing research institutions in the agriculture sector competitively sourced and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; (ii) by inserting the following new sub clauses immediately after sub clause (2)- (2A) The Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that not more than one-third of the persons appointed under subsection (1) are of the same gender. 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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