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    "id": 1237608,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Dorothy Muthoni",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute on this important Report. It is worth noting that Africa belongs to us and our problems will be resolved by none other than ourselves. I strongly support this Report that has been tabled by Hon. Wanjiku Muhia, the Chairperson of the Regional Integration Committee. Kenya has representatives in the PAP. Out of the 52 countries that sit in that Parliament, our voice is heard there. First, it is key that we appreciate ourselves as Africans. We can only move forward if we are accountable and transparent in whatever we do. Accountability and transparency are very key aspects. In most cases when people sit together, some hide their cards under the table, and this is why when they sit at the Pan-African Parliament to pass laws and treaties, some of the members defer the same because they do not want unity in Africa. It is very key for us to note that the European countries are somehow united because they use one currency and trade across countries like the United States of America. They also have a Constitution that guides and governs them. However, in Africa, we have issues like mistrust and some African countries are not comfortable because they feel they are lagging behind. Our strength will only be drawn when we come together. I want to underscore the fact that the African continent is right now threatened because of lack of peace. As African leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure that peace and stability are achieved in all the countries. It is very sad to read about the warring factions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. The Pan-African Parliament sits to give orders for peace, but when these warring factions go back to their countries, no action is taken. I want to strongly support this Report from Hon. Wanjiku. I want to urge her to work closely with those who are serving in the Pan-African Parliament so that they can harmonise the issues touching on our region with those touching on the African continent. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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