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Senator Syengo proposes reforms in cotton industry

Cotton Farmer Richard Apiyo Oloo was harvesting cotton in his farm at Angalo village, Arujo Location in Homa Bay Sub-county on October 6, 2022. [James Omoro, Standard]

Nominated Senator Betty Syengo has sponsored a Bill that seeks to compel cotton growing counties to register farmers.

The senator proposes to have a Cotton Development Board which shall regulate and promote the development of cotton growing and ginning and advise the Cabinet Secretary which counties qualify to grow the crop.

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