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    "id": 674965,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/674965/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wamunyinyi",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 291,
        "legal_name": "Athanas Misiko Wafula Wamunyinyi",
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    "content": "We should ensure that people are trained to ensure that quality fish is produced for good health. In Bungoma, we are getting eggs from Uganda. If there will be shortage of chicken like it is now for fish, I do not know what will happen to our people. Ingokho is the best food for us. We should prepare our people and give them necessary training to ensure good quality and adequate supply. This also applies to milk production. When it comes to milk production, some factories have collapsed at the hands of funny leaders who mismanage these institutions. In my area, we had Kitinda Dairy that collapsed because of poor management that was appointed by the Government. The national Government and the County Government of Bungoma have failed to revive Kitinda Dairy as if it means nothing to them. This is important because the Government must be responsive to people‟s needs. As we debate this Motion, we should look at all the farming issues. I would like to thank Members for passing the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill on cane farmers and transporters. Fish, coffee and dairy farmers also pay taxes on machines that are used for production. We should remove taxes and levies on facilities that encourage and support farmers. Fish is not only good for our health, but our economy. If we improve fish production, we will get enough for our people. If researchers and scientists are involved in production of fish, we will not only have enough for ourselves, but also for our neighbours. This Motion should not just stop at urging, but should move to ensure that further steps are taken to make it a reality to support our people. As I conclude, I would like to stress the aspect of research. The current shortage of fish means that something is wrong. We could be eating fish that is available and not ensuring that those that are there are reproducing. If it is infertility, our scientists should critically look at these issues. If food or a mineral is required in water to ensure quick multiplication of fish, we should explore that option. We should not import fish from our friends. We should also do the same for chicken so that we have enough. I support the Motion. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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