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    "speaker_name": "Seme, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal",
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    "content": "Therefore, I think there has been good effort in this Bill to create coordination and harmonisation structures that are required in the membership of the board. Back to its functions, one of the functions is to collaborate with relevant agencies to promote the trade of livestock and livestock products. Exactly that is what should be done. That is what this Bill should do when it becomes an Act. It is also to advise the national and county governments, particularly the county governments. They will definitely need a lot of guidance if we are going to harmonise and coordinate the sale and promotion of livestock and livestock products. It is also to liaise with the private sector for the same purpose and to facilitate the marketing of livestock and livestock products. The counties trying individually to market these products may not do much. To that extent, the functions of the board and the membership of the board are appropriate for the intent of the Bill. Further, I find that it has structures that are appropriate for the management that is required. The financial provisions are also appropriate. I notice that it intends to get some funding from Parliament as well. To a large extent, this is promotional, which is a national Government function. Therefore, it should be funded by the taxpayer. All the other sources of financing are also acceptable through the activities the board will undertake. As I end, there is only one thing that I think we need to look at in the Bill. I will probably propose amendments. I see no transitional provisions in the Bill. When it becomes an Act, I do not see how the Act will operate without affecting other Acts that are already in operation. So, we will look at that and I think that will require some amendments where necessary. With that, Hon. Deputy Speaker, I support the Bill. Thank you."
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