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    "id": 670249,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/670249/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Nyasuna",
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        "legal_name": "Gladys Atieno Nyasuna",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Let me also thank Hon. Wamunyinyi for brining this very important amendment Bill. I am a bit distracted! Hon. Arati is free to wear anything, but he should find one that fits his head. The high cost of production of sugar has been a major issue as far as the sugar debate in this country is concerned. That is the reason why sugar from other countries is much cheaper than the sugar that we produce here. This amendment will go a long way in reducing the cost of production of our sugar. Transport is a major component. There has been bail-out of every sector be it coffee, tea or miraa . We urge the Government to bail out the sugar industry from huge debts. Together with this amendment, that will be a signal in the right direction. As we look at the privatisation of our sugar companies, that should be preceded by transferring the assets of our sugar companies to the counties before we move to privatise them. Again, let me thank Hon. Wamunyinyi and this House for that very significant amendment to us - the sugar people. Thank you."
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