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    "id": 993709,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/993709/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
        "slug": "george-khaniri"
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, the current pandemic has greatly affected the supply chain worldwide, but it should, in a positive way, encourage us to produce more food for our consumption. The breadbasket of the Rift Valley, the herders and fishermen have the potential and will to produce the required food, but lack Government support. Currently, farmers across the country are complaining of high cost of agriculture inputs, including seeds. The once organized NCPB is today a pain to maize farmers. The Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of this House needs to investigate the status of the Grain Reserves in the country, especially at these uncertain times. Counties should also take initiative to train farmers and provide the right incentives to increase food production. In conclusion, we need to be alive to the fact that, at the moment, the world is in the middle of a crisis and Kenya is no exception. We need to ensure that our fellow countrymen and women have their basic needs now and in the near future. It is a fact that the current pandemic has taken a toll on the economic stability of most families in the country. A food crisis at the moment is a recipe for riots and disorder. We should ensure that tomorrow’s food is planned today, by having the right policy and actual interventions in place. This is the time to support Kenyan farmers in their endeavour to feed the nation and make a living. Lastly, I encourage Kenyans to keep safe and follow the Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines during this time. I thank you."
}