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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri",
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        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to commend the ad hoc Committee led by Sen. (Prof.) Kamar and Sen. Wetangula. They have done a splendid job. I will be precise and to the point. Sessional Paper No.1 of 1965 clearly spelt out the enemies of this nation; that is ignorance, disease and poverty. The three eminent elements were the ones that formed this Sessional Paper No.1 of 1965. It was then envisaged that agriculture would be the mainstay of our economy. It remains to be so by any civilized country – whether you are talking of France, a very populous country like India or an advanced democracy like the United States of America (USA) – they give subsidies to their farmers. This is done with the sole purpose of ensuring food security of those nations. During the period under investigation, this nation almost went on its knees because we saw the price of foodstuff skyrocketing to unimaginable levels. A two kilogramme packet of unga was selling at Kshs150. Sometimes it was selling at Kshs200 and eventually up to Kshs300. The farmer swung into action and produced maize, which is the staple food. However, instead of being complemented and cushioned, this farmer has been marooned and torn into pieces. They could not supply their produce to the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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