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    "id": 1086005,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kanduyi, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Wafula Wamunyinyi",
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        "legal_name": "Athanas Misiko Wafula Wamunyinyi",
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    "content": "diplomacy of ensuring Members of Parliament are also equipped. We are involved in matters that push us to be diplomats for the country. When a delegation goes out of this country, Members need to understand that they are diplomats of this country, whether you are in opposition or whatever party. When you go out representing Kenyan, you remain Kenyan and are a Kenyan diplomat. I am aware of some training organised by the National Defence College on Security, Accountability and Defence, which I know the Deputy Speaker has attended. We also need to equip Members with the requisite knowledge and expectations, so that when they go anywhere, they understand they are diplomats. This Bill clearly provides the policy which must be understand, in terms of what Kenya stands for. We must understand who we are, our status, our security in terms of interaction with other countries, our economic standing, whether we mind about our economy compared to others, whether we protect our borders, and how is the protection of our borders. We should also understand the contribution we are making as diplomats given that all of us are diplomats. In conclusion, so I can allow others to speak, this Bill provides clearly the kind of training diplomats will go through and how they will be appointed. Most importantly, is the fact that our already appointed diplomats will not be abandoned in the missions and left on their own. They will be prepared for the mission, will receive guidance and operating instructions. This will benefit them a lot in terms of ensuring that our interests as a country are protected. Hon. Keynan has mentioned Kenyan’s position in the region. We must not forget that we are a leader in the region, but slowly we are sliding back. We must reclaim our lost glory and space and for us to do this, we must have sharp diplomats at all levels in leadership from Parliament to ministries and departments. People must understand what our foreign policy is as a country and what they are expected to do."
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