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    "id": 634492,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do not want to say much because I want this Bill to be seconded today. Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo is arguing points of debate and he can do that when he gets an opportunity to contribute. However, he was not here when we said that the institution that will be established is intergovernmental in nature. It has representation of both the national and county governments. Therefore, functions devolved to counties and those to be carried out by the national Government will be carried out by the institution. That is how the Kenya Fisheries Service (KFS) is structured. I remember saying earlier that we might need to increase the representation of Council of Governors (CoG) in the council. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, this is an important Bill. There are many more sectors and chapters that I have not discussed. I hope Members including experts like Sen. (Prof.) Anyang'-Nyong'o will pick parts like Clause 13 that contains provisions on monitoring, control and surveillance in relation to implementation of international and domestic law. There are also parts that deal with issues of arrested persons such as Clause 14. Other parts deal with giving out of evidence when you arrest people who violate the provisions of this Bill among others. Therefore, it is time we put this law in place. I know one of the objectives of this Government was to ensure that we develop our exclusive economic zones and use of resources. One recommendation was that we should get experts to assist us explore resources in order to become one of the leading fish exporters to other countries of the world. We should also, as a nation, be consumers because it is said that fish or aquatic resources are more healthy food for consumption than red meat that we have consumed over time. Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale who is a doctor can confirm that later in his debate. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and ask Sen. M. Kajwang’ to second this Bill."
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