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    "id": 978954,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/978954/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nandi CWR, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Tecla Tum",
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        "legal_name": "Tum Tecla Chebet",
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    "content": "So, the function of the Board is to regulate, develop and promote the industry. We know there are quite a number of brokers who buy tea at low prices and the farmers, at the end of the day, remain with very little money after subtracting costs for inputs. We need that Board so that our farmers can be taken care of. One other function is to arbitrate when there are disputes. So, there will be a Board in place that will fight for the rights of farmers whenever there are disputes. In the regulatory provision, the brokers will obtain licences to export, import and market or process tea. We know very well that there is no good strategy of marketing of tea and we need equity during the payment of bonuses. In other places, farmers were given Kshs43 but in my place and Kericho, in particular, they were given only Kshs11 or Kshs14. So, with the Tea Board in place, the farmers will have their rightful share of bonus. Clause 26(1) states: “(1) At least three months before the commencement of each financial year, the Board shall cause to prepare estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Board for that year.” The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}