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    "id": 980592,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/980592/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Suba South, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Mbadi",
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        "legal_name": "John Mbadi Ng'ong'o",
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    "content": "Finally, I have read this Bill and I do not see any earth-shaking proposals in it. In fact, the problems we have with the tea sector today, I would be happy…I can hear Hon. Mbarire saying they have amendments. That would give me comfort. If we just pass this Bill as it is, I am not sure it is going to address the problems of the tea sector. I am not experienced in tea matters. I look at tea like any other tree or bush in the country. The only thing that makes me have some interest in tea is because I drink it and I know it brings a lot of foreign exchange earnings to this country. I know it is a major crop. Beyond that, if you ask me anything about growing tea, I do not even know what we plant; whether we plant the leaves or the stem or the root. I have no idea. Those Members who come from the tea-growing areas, who have a lot of knowledge about tea matters, who are interacting with tea farmers, I would want to challenge you to help this House by improving this law so that we can pass legislation that makes sense. Otherwise, if you ask me, in its current form, I do not see why we cannot continue with the current state of affairs. As a House, as I sit down, let us agree that we are going to pass legislation for tea and tomorrow, Mbadi should bring a Sugar Bill to regulate matters of sugar, and any other person can bring for maize and any other crop. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. With the assurance from Hon. Cecily Mbarire, although it was not formal, I will support this Bill knowing very well that my sister will bring amendments that will make this legislation meaningful. Thank you. I support."
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