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    "id": 728681,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Henry Rotich",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury",
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        "legal_name": "Henry Rotich",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, in order to improve yield and further reduce cost of inputs for our farmers, I have set aside Kshs 4.1 billion to subsidise fertiliser. Hon. Speaker, to enable the country maintain adequate food reserves and ensure productivity of our lands, I have allocated Kshs1.3 billion for the strategic grain reserves, and Kshs100 million for mechanisation of agriculture. To diversify our agriculture, I have allocated Kshs100 million for the revival of the pyrethrum sector, and for the Miraa farmers, I have set aside Kshs1 billion. To enhance service delivery in the lands subsector, I have set aside Kshs1.6 billion for issuance of title deeds, and Kshs900 million for digitisation of land registries. Hon. Speaker, the tourism sector has picked up with significant rise in conference activities and foreign tourist arrivals. To further realise the multiple benefits of a robust tourism sector, the Government working with key stakeholders in the industry will continue to promote and develop new areas of tourism including sports, beach and medical tourism. The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has also been established to ensure proper conduct of tourism service providers and bring order to the industry. Hon. Speaker, to further support this sector, I have allocated Kshs1billion for tourism recovery, Kshs1 billion for sustaining new markets and sitting booths, Kshs600 million for capital lending to hoteliers and Kshs100 million for restoration of Fort Jesus. Hon. Speaker, recognising the importance of aviation to the economy, Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), tourism and other linkages, the Government is keen to keep the positive trajectory that has been achieved at Kenya Airways (KQ) and is working with other stakeholders to ensure that the ongoing efforts to restructure the KQ balance sheet and place the company on a long-term sound financial footing is achieved. In this regard, the Government will play a critical role in providing the necessary support and bringing other key stakeholders together to achieve a successful turnaround. Hon. Speaker, the mining sector is a key driver for jobs creation. Thousands of jobs have been created during the exploration and processing of minerals, with more indirect jobs created for offsite suppliers and services. With the additional 20 other minerals identified, and the endorsement of the new Mining Act 2016, the sector is poised to immensely contribute to the development of industries, wealth and job creation. Hon. Speaker, to harness the potential of this sector, I have set aside Kshs200 million for geological mapping and mineral exploitation, Kshs150 million for geological databank, Kshs103 million for mineral certification laboratory and Kshs140 million for mineral audit support and a further Kshs 140 million for acquisition of survey equipment. We expect a further Kshs6 billion support from China for geo-mapping once discussions are concluded. Hon. Speaker, the early oil exploitation from Turkana oil fields will be started soon. This would be transported via road as plans are finalised to construct an oil pipeline from Lodwar to Lamu. Very soon, Kenya will join the league of oil exporting Nations."
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