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    "id": 976699,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri",
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        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to also weigh in on this matter of locusts. One of the things that have come out quite clearly is the effects of food security for this country. If you look at the major areas of concern for Kenyans, they are agriculture or food security and health. It is quite clear that there is need for us to have a concerted approach on how to handle these emergencies. I was present when the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture made a presentation to this House. Initially, I was skeptical but at the end of that presentation, if all those measures that he has put before us can be effected, then I am quite satisfied that the presentation was up to date. They were agreeable on the measures that must be taken, particularly with regard to the second generation of locusts that will develop after this period of time. Fortunately for farmers, there is a lot of rain, but unfortunately for us, the locusts tend to be dormant during this period of time and resurface when it is warm, and they multiply. I expect a very high intensity of locust production in billions and, therefore, we must be prepared to deal with the menace at that scale. More so, they will ravage every The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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