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    "id": 1220322,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Saku, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ali Raso",
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    "content": "attacks. All these are found on the high seas of the international waters. This also happens in the little waters commonly referred as “territorial waters.” For that reason, Kenya has Coast Guard Service, which addresses the issue of blue waters; and the Kenya Navy, which addresses issues of high seas insecurity. This is so that there is freedom of navigation and movement of international shipping lines within our waters. We have highlighted Kenya’s efforts in addressing these matters though establishment of the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, and the Kenya Coast Guard Service, among other institutions, to deal with issues of maritime security. Furthermore, within our region, we have a coordination centre in the Seychelles for this effort. It is also noted that emphasis needs to be placed on maritime laws to address the current climate change and come up with approaches on how to deal with issues that are multipronged and multidimensional. Hon. Temporary Speaker, on matters regarding the political situation in the OACPS, the issue of Kenyan elections of August, 2022 was updated as a peaceful election that was considered across the world as a major step in advancement of democracy in Africa. The issue of climate change is also a matter of concern where the Republic of Vanuatu in the South Pacific sought to have the United Nations General Assembly adopt a resolution that would enable them engage the United Nations International Court of Justice to obtain an advisory on the responsibility of the global north as regards to climate change. This state is seeking support of the OACPS to take the international communities, particularly the developed countries, to the International Court of Justice because they feel that most of their land is disappearing into the water because of the rising sea levels. They want international intervention on this matter, and Kenya’s support on this matter is being sought. The other matter of importance to Kenya is that our delegation was able to raise, at this forum the concern that it is the climate change phenomenon that has contributed to resource- based conflict in ASALs regions in Kenya, especially where socio-economic activities like nomadism are still being practised. Another matter on which we must inform the House is the issue of withdrawal of South Africa from OACPS. It is a major player in our region and, of great concern. If South Africa, Kenya or Nigeria withdraws, what happens to this particular organisation?"
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