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"content": "Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to support this Statement by Sen. Khaniri. This Statement is coming at a very handy time. I remember that Kenya is among the African countries that signed the Maputo Declaration, which said that 10 per cent of the national income should go to agriculture. There is need for the Government to ensure that it is abiding by the international laws and supporting the Maputo Declaration. Food is a necessity that we cannot ignore. Food also ensures that we have a citizenry that is energetic, productive in the mind, socially and emotionally stable, in order to lead this country. There is need for the Government to cushion farmers. No food should rot in stores. In fact, the Government needs to buy all the food that is in the stores and encourage farmers, so that they can continue farming. Farming generates a lot of income for this country. There is, therefore, need for us to see how we are going to cushion farmers. During this COVID-19 period, we have seen in the media very many people cushioning others with regard to food and all that. Food is scarce especially at this time. There is need to ensure that food security is achieved in this country. There are no two ways, but to ensure that food security is being achieved in order to ensure that Kenya goes ahead. People in slums such as Kibera and even some farmers are lacking food. During the locust invasion farmers felt a negative impact. There is need to encourage farmers, so that they are not discouraged in any way. 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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