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    "id": 1214593,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1214593/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is one of the organs of the East African Community and is established under Article 9 of the treaty for the establishment of the East African Community. Hon. Members, you will recall that the Parliament of Kenya held the election of the Kenya’s representatives to the EALA on 17th November 2022 pursuant to Rule No.15(1) of the EALA (Election of Members of the Assembly) Rules, 2017. The Members were subsequently sworn in on 19th December, 2022 during the inauguration of the 5th EALA whose term will terminate in December 2027. I have since received information that on 20th December, 2022, Members of the 5th EALA elected the Rt. Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana from the Republic of Burundi as the 6th Speaker of the Assembly. Noting the critical role that the Assembly plays in the furtherance of the East African Community objectives, we look forward to working with the new leadership at EALA to ensure fulfilment of mutual goals within the region. Hon. Members, allow me, on behalf of the National Assembly, and, indeed, on my own behalf, to convey our congratulations to the Rt. Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana on his election as the Speaker of the Assembly and wish him a successful term in office. I thank you."
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