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    "id": 562427,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/562427/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Otichilo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 131,
        "legal_name": "Wilber Ottichilo Khasilwa",
        "slug": "wilber-ottichilo"
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    "content": "Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- THAT, aware that the Government banned the importation of genetically modified (GMO) imports in the year 2012; further aware that the Ministry of Health which initiated the ban has consistently maintained that GMO foods are not safe for human and animal consumption; considering that no tangible evidence on the same has been provided, cognisant of the fact that local and international scientific institutions and stakeholders have consistently endorsed the use GMO foods as a necessary measure for the present and future food security in the country; concerned that the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) established under the Biosafety Act was not involved in the decision to ban the use of GMO foods in the country; concerned that the country continues to lose millions of shillings monthly in lost business opportunities related to GMO products; further concerned that research on biotechnology and biosafety has stalled, this House resolves to establish a Select Committee to comprehensively investigate and inquire into all matters relating to GMOs, consider and review all related research findings and make recommendations and table its report within 90 days and approves the following Members to constitute the Committee:-"
}