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    "id": 1096719,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1096719/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kajiado South, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Katoo ole Metito",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13239,
        "legal_name": "Janet Marania Teyiaa",
        "slug": "janet-marania-teyiaa"
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    "content": "THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Functions of the Foreign Service 5. In addition to any other responsibilities designated in writing by the President to the Ministry, the Service shall— (a) be responsible for the development and management of Kenya’s foreign policy; (b) conduct and coordinate the international relations and cooperation of the Republic at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels; (c) enhance protection of Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; (d) enhance national, regional and international peace, security and stability; (e) protect, promote and project national interests globally; (f) establish and maintain good relations between the Republic and other countries, and international organisations; (g) manage the Republic’s Missions; (h) serve and promote the legitimate interests of Kenyans living abroad; (i) administer diplomatic privileges and immunities; (j) administer all foreign representations in the Republic; (k) be the primary interface between the Republic and foreign states and international organisations or entities; (l) facilitate negotiation and conclusion of international treaties and agreements in consultation with relevant ministries; (m) maintain custody of ratified international treaties and agreements; (n) facilitate the integration of Kenya’s foreign policy in national security; (o) coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of the Republic’s international obligations; (p) coordinate and provide protocol services to designated foreign and national dignitaries as prescribed; (q) provide consular services as prescribed; (r) coordinate relevant agencies in emergency evacuation of distressed Kenyans abroad; and, (s) perform any other function as may be necessary for the discharge of its mandate as prescribed by any written law."
}