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    "id": 903131,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ndwiga",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njeru Ndwiga",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 51(10)(b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for the period commencing 12th February, 2019 to 30th April, 2019. During the period under review, our Committee held a total of 16 sittings, considered three Bills, one Petition, five Statements and undertook county visits to four counties. The Committee also held two engagements with stakeholders and held a public hearing forum on one Bill. In respect of Bills, the following are the Bills that were considered; The Tea Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2018), The Warehouse Receipt System Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2017) and The Irrigation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2017). On the Tea Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2018), our Committee held a public hearing forum considered the submissions received from the public and tabled its Report in the Senate. With regard to The Warehouse Receipt System Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2017), The National Assembly amendment to the Bill were referred to our Committee on 12th February, 2019. After considering the amendments to the Bill, the Committee recommended that pursuant to Standing Order No. 159(4) of the Senate, the Senate rejects the amendments of the National Assembly. As Hon. Senators are aware, a Mediation Committee was thereafter constituted as provided for under Article 113 of the Constitution. The Mediation Committee, which I was privileged to chair, came up with an agreed version of the Bill which has since been adopted by the National Assembly and has been considered before the Senate. I commend the entire Mediation Committee for their dedication and commitment to the process which led to a successful mediation process. The Committee also considered The Irrigation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2017) and proposed a number of amendments which were considered and passed by the Senate. Hon. Senators will, however, recall that the Senate amendments to the Bill were rejected by the National Assembly and the Bill was subsequently referred to mediation pursuant to Article 113 of the Constitution. The mediation process is on-going. Regarding Statements pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1)(5), several Statements were referred to the Committee during the period under review. Three of these Statements were sought by Sen. Wetangula, Sen. (Prof.) Ekal and Sen. Cherargei. Four Statements were generally sought under the state department of agricultural 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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