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    "id": 670224,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/670224/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. He did not know that he was supposed to have said something. I want to thank Hon. Wamunyinyi and the entire House for passing this important Bill. This is great news for the people from sugarcane-growing areas. The import of this Bill is to remove the levy imposed on sugarcane farmers, particularly when it comes to transport. Transport contributes to almost 40 per cent of the total production cost. If the Government removes this levy, it would mean that the total production cost will be reduced. As such, sugarcane farmers will be competitive against the cheap imports that come from outside. I thank the Members because this is going to add value on sugarcane to the farmers of Mumias, Nzoia, Muhoroni and Chemelil sugar companies. As I had earlier mentioned, the sugarcane growing regions have been languishing in poverty and disease because of the issues that have been going on. With this Bill coming into effect, more value will be added. They will be assured of returns on their investments. Hon. Washiali is smiling because he has been championing the rights of the sugarcane farmers. He has been beaten thoroughly because of this. I can smile as well because as much as we are here as a House to legislate, we are also here to represent our people. I support the Bill."
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