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    "id": 947779,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/947779/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mandera North, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Major (Rtd.) Bashir S. Abdullaih",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13417,
        "legal_name": "Bashir Sheikh Abdullah",
        "slug": "bashir-sheikh-abdullah"
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    "content": "This is a straightforward Bill. I know it came up in the last Parliament, but it did not see the light of the day. I am happy that the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock has conducted stakeholder meetings, especially with the Ministry of Livestock. Having looked at the Report that was tabled by the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, there are amendments from the Ministry of Agriculture. Those amendments are welcome. One thing that I have noted with concern is the resistance by the Executive, especially the Ministry of livestock, in derailing formation of this board. At some point, they thought of having the directorate being housed within the Ministry. Since 1963 we have had the same Ministry of Livestock. The name livestock is the main name in that Ministry. Unfortunately, it has never handled livestock matters as it should be. Therefore, as we go through this Bill, we should remember that every household in this country has a livestock product. We recognise that certain parts of the country have more livestock products than others, but no household has nil. Let us have the bigger picture of ensuring that this board sees the light of the day, so that our livestock can be consumed in Kenya when they are healthy. Above all, we should tap into the international market. It is unfortunate that our neighbouring countries’ products are sold in the international market while ours cannot simply because we have no standards and we have no board to take care of the sector. As I move, I call upon the Members to look at this matter and support the Bill. I call upon the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Adan, to second. Thank you."
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