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    "id": 922318,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/922318/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "id": 407,
        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "all the corrupt cartels who have destroyed this economy by allowing them to import duty- free maize, yet this House had already pronounced itself and given recommendations. This is total disrespect of the rule of law. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is something that annoys me. When you look at statistics worldwide, the production of maize surpasses that of rice. All over the world, there is heavy production of maize. Why would Kenya be different? Sometimes we have challenges with our weather. However, this year, the Almighty God has been generous to us and our farmers have grown their crops. It is about time to change our direction. We should not only ask for a Statement. In fact, I request my sister, through the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the powers given to it by Article 125 of this Constitution, to call for evidence that the CS for Agriculture and Irrigation implemented the recommendations of that Committee. If we do not follow that direction, we will come here, rant and talk, and nobody will give a hoot what we say. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will limit my submission and argument today to request my sister, the distinguished Senator for Uasin Gishu County, to apply the powers given to her Committee by the Constitution and call for evidence. Finally, she should apply the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act. If the CS refuses to provide evidence that he implemented the recommendations of the Committee, she should penalize him so that people begin to take this House seriously. We pronounce ourselves through Motions and Bills which become Acts of Parliament, and they are binding for every citizen in this country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support."
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