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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, during this period, the Committee has undertaken a number of inquiries- (i) The Committee visited the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) which is classified as a commercial and strategic Government parastatal whose mandate is to manufacture animal vaccines. The aim of the visit was to establish the challenges facing KEVEVAPI and how the Senate can assist them. Kenyan beef is currently banned from the European Union (EU) market due to the foot and mouth disease. Vision 2030 seeks to establish five disease free zones that will help to lift the ban. The quality of the vaccines manufactured will determine of the diseases will be eradicated. Some of the challenges facing Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) that the Committee identified were- (a) The Committee was informed that KEVEVAPI has lost most of its land in Embakasi due to land grabbing. The Committee was informed that they are currently in court over the grabbed land. (b) The Committee was also informed of an aging plant which affects the production of high-quality vaccines. KEVEVAPI has been operating under a legal notice and there is need for a legislation or an Act of Parliament where KEVEVAPI will be anchored. Following the meetings with KEVEVAPI, it was resolved that KEVEVAPI writes to the Committee informing Members of their needs and ways in which the Committee can assist. The Committee met with the Implementation Committee of the Presidential Coffee Task Force. The aim of the meeting was to inquire about progress made in the implementation of the Coffee Task Force Recommendations. The Committee was informed that the Implementation Committee is coming up with regulations that will govern coffee exchange. The Committee was informed that the Implementation Committee is considered when it comes to budget and they have not actualised most of the recommendations that the task force came up with. Regarding county visits undertaken by the Committee, during this period, the Committee has not conducted any county visits. The Committee looks forward to making county visits in the near future. I now want to talk about the challenges and recommendations. The Committee has raised concerns of the formation of an ad hoc committee which infringes on the Committee‟s mandate. Other than that, the Committee has not faced any challenges. I, however, am glad to hear that as from yesterday, the Committee will have its full complement of Members with the nomination of Sen. Ochillo-Ayacko to the Committee. I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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