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    "id": 973140,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/973140/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13217,
        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.48 (1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regarding the sudden closure of Kibos Sugar and Allied Company by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). In the Statement the Committee should – (1) State the reasons that led to the sudden closure of the Kibos Sugar and Allied Company despite the fact that it had been in operation for many years. (2) Explain why the Ministry of Agriculture has done nothing to rescue the company from closure, especially considering the fact that this was the only operational sugar company in the region after Chemelil and Miwani sugar companies went under. For the benefit of the Members of this House, Kibos Sugar Company serves more than three counties; that is Nandi, Kisumu, Kericho, Vihaga and Kakamega. It serves the entire region. The biggest supplier of cane to Kibos Sugar Company is Nandi County, followed by Kericho County then Kisumu County and lastly Vihiga County. (3) State the fate of sugarcane farmers in the region as well as the staff who worked in the company; and, (4) Outline the measures, if any, that the Ministry will put in place to ensure that the company returns to full operation in order to sustain the livelihoods that are currently at stake. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with the indulgence of your office, I request action on this matter because it is matter of great urgency, especially to my region; Nandi, Kisumu, Kericho and Vihiga counties. Two days ago, farmers were on the streets in Kisumu and Nandi Counties protesting delay in payments. It should be noted that the only operational sugar"
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