{"id":1216754,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1216754/?format=json","text_counter":35,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members, the delegation is also accompanied by members of staff and an Associate Programme Officer from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). They are in the country on a visit to learn from the Parliament of Kenya the mechanisms, approaches and processes to strengthen the legislature as a critical institution of governance with a particular focus on oversight, governance, accountability and public participation. On my own behalf and that of the National Assembly, I welcome the delegation to Parliament and wish them fruitful engagement during their stay in the country. I thank you."}