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    "id": 1226147,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Emgwen, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) Jackson Kosgei",
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    "content": "countries in the East have risen up of late in terms of trade and influence in Africa is because they encourage cooperation without conditionality that affects the fibre of every society. I am of the opinion that Africa should be understood within its own context. We have a history of other cultures being imposed on us through cohesion. In recent history, we had the Berlin Conference in 1884 and 1885 where countries and powers of the world shared Africa amongst themselves without consultation. Africa was not part of it. There were two dimensions. One was the territorial acquisition of the African Continent and sharing it amongst themselves. The second one was a genomic expansion which was about dominating others in terms of culture and religion. They were very clear. They spoke and agreed that Africa must be conquered in terms of territory and culture through religion. Africa survived all those years. Our fathers stood firm and maintained our culture in terms of moral values. As we discuss this subject today, we are concerned, not because some people would like to engage in it and others may not like them for that, but because it affects the very important institution of the family that has helped Africa survive all tests and challenges of history. Over 4 million of our people were enslaved, but Africa survived because of family. We have had malaria, diseases and civil wars but we have been held together as a continent because of family. We may not be perfect but we thank God that we have families. Anything that redefines or reduces the meaning of our families is an enemy of Africa. We cannot subject ourselves and our children to any process that can kill and finish our people. Whereas we agree with regional cooperation and its noble intentions such as trade, we must be respected in terms of diversity. If human rights are inclusive, diversity is a human right and we must be respected for what we believe. I support the Motion as long as the part which talks about interference with our family values as Africans is expunged. I support the rest."
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