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    "id": 823531,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/823531/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Wajir East, WDM – K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Rashid Kassim",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13504,
        "legal_name": "Rashid Kassim Amin",
        "slug": "rashid-kassim-amin-2"
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    "content": "Consequently, the coconut has not been given the same attention. We urge the Government to apportion specific funding to uplift the people of the coastal region so that they can cultivate this crop which requires minimal attention despite its multiple uses. It has multiple uses but it requires minimal attention. It is for that matter that we encourage the Government of Kenya to put its foot down and alleviate the predicament of the people of the Coast region, particularly the people of Kilifi. I happen to have worked with the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) as a director during the last phase. Within that period of 2016/2017, Kilifi was earmarked as the worst hit in terms of drought. The crop that was affected most was the coconut tree. Coconut farmers did not get similar attention that is required from the Government of Kenya the way it supports other sectors. I am glad today Hon. Baya has brought the limelight to this crop which has economic use to his people. I am glad that he has realised its significance and economic importance for his people. I stand to support him because he has realised it is quite a significant thing. In terms of insurance, it is a crop which needs to be insured like the cattle in my region. There is some support that needs to be given other than the insurance. So, I support this Motion and I support Hon. Baya for bringing this important Motion for his people. Thank you."
}