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    "id": 86587,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/86587/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Therefore, when tea is stolen by these people, again we are not certain of the quality of that tea and this will also affect the image of the quality of our tea in the international market. So, if we are not careful to stick to this Bill, the tea industry and the growth that has been associated with this country for a long time is going to go down the drain. We must, therefore, guard the quality of tea in this market. Concerning the constitution of the new Board, I would urge the Minister that those who will be appointed to these very high positions, must be people of high integrity. They must be people who are competent, patriotic, who can care for the small farmers. Time and again, we have seen the interference by the Government in terms of giving appointments. This, really, will destabilize the entire sector. Therefore, credible people must be appointed and given leeway to serve. We should have academic giants in this country serving on this Board, the way we have seen it being done by big companies and banks, where they have employed people like Martin Oduor and others to serve. The incoming board should offer better prices that the farmers can also start benefitting and get better prices for their fertilizers. The new board should also be in a position to consider higher corporate responsibility. Other than making of the roads, they should also think of putting up health centres in partnership with the CDF and any other agencies to assist the education sector. Therefore, if this Bill is enhanced and supported, the tea industry is going to be vibrant and assist the entire farming community in this nation. With those few remarks, I fully support this Bill."
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