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    "id": 685256,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/685256/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Katoo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 199,
        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
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    "content": "The Bill proposes exemption of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on animal feeds in terms of raw material. I would like to state that the livestock industry contributes about 12 per cent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is a big source of livelihood for many Kenyans as has been stated. It is also an alternative to our food security. However, we have not given this sub-sector of our economy a lot of attention. It is not just enough to exempt VAT from the raw materials used to manufacture animal feeds, but it will be good to establish disease free zones like it is in Botswana, so that we can regain our European Union share. It will be good to establish disease free zones in this country, like in Botswana, for us to regain our European Union (EU) quota for livestock and livestock products. It is good that the National Treasury puts a lot of money into the establishment of disease free zones. It is always good that they fully revive the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC). Instead of just injecting Kshs700 million in a financial year, it is better to write off the old debts and give KMC up to Kshs2 billion. We are seeing it being done in the sugar, coffee and tea industries. The livestock industry also deserves support. Again, being a devolved function, counties need to fully operationalise abattoirs within their jurisdiction to stimulate the economies of the counties that are livestock reliant."
}