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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, as you are all aware, the 13th Parliament was inaugurated on 8th September 2022, after which an induction workshop of all Members was undertaken here in Nairobi. In keeping with the tradition within the Commonwealth, the National Assembly, in conjunction with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), has organised a four-day post-election seminar from 30th January 2023 to 3rd February 2023. Hon. Members, the seminar is organised in partnership with the CPA and is aimed at building capacity of Members of the 13th Parliament in all aspects of good parliamentary practices as well as promoting our national values and ideals of parliamentary democracy. We shall also reach out to our partners from the United States of America’s National Democratic Institute and the International Republican Institute (IRI) with a view to benefiting from best practices in the US Congress, particularly on matters touching on bicameralism and multi- party democracy. Hon. Members, most importantly, the sessions will provide Members with a window to gain a better understanding of parliamentary systems and processes in established jurisdictions such as the UK, the US among others while also affording opportunity to hear and interact with Speakers from some of our sister Parliaments within the East African Community (EAC) and the larger African continent. Additionally, Hon. Members, the seminar will also provide a platform for Members to discuss and engage with players from other arms of Government and experts in the areas of democratic governance. I, therefore, take this opportunity to invite all Members to this very important event and request all of us to make time and attend. The Clerk will share specific details regarding the seminar in due course, including but not limited to the venue out of Nairobi and all other logistics. The House is accordingly informed."
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