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    "id": 937893,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/937893/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "West Mugirango, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Vincent Kemosi",
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        "legal_name": "Vincent Kemosi Mogaka",
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    "content": "I am aware that agricultural cooperatives no longer exist in this country. In previous years, agricultural cooperatives played a very key role in terms of trade by linking farmers with businessmen. Gone are the days when we had cooperative societies marketing various crops like tea, pyrethrum and also marketing milk. Currently, we do not have cooperative societies. In the absence of cooperatives, a vacuum has been created and farmers are unable to get direct market for their produce. They are not linked directly with businessmen. I appreciate the Mover of this Motion for recognising this. I also support that it is high time the various organisations which have been created to link farmers and businessmen are given support, so that farmers can access markets for their produce. This will go a long way to improve their farming in terms of getting more money. It will also go a long way in improving their economic status. I understand the essence of the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF). I also support the Mover that it is high time we supported the federation and the various organisations, so that they can assist farmers in marketing their produce. With those few remarks, I support the Motion."
}