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    "id": 1292039,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1292039/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 53 (1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. In the Statement, the Committee should: (1) Confirm if Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (2) State the criteria to be used by the Government to earmark stadia in Kenya where the games will take place, listing all stadia to be considered. (3) Indicate whether Bukhungu and Jomo Kenyatta International stadiums in Kakamega and Kisumu counties respectively, will be given priority, considering their centrality within the East African Community (EAC) and the large number of fans of soccer residing in the two counties and the fact that the two communities from the two regions are the major contributors of soccer players in Kenya. (4) Inform the Senate of the proposed budget allocation for the improvement of existing facilities in Kenya to meet the set AFCON standards. (5) Spell out soccer development strategies that the Government intends to implement, so as to enhance the capacity of Harambee Stars, Kenya Premier League football teams and football academies, to boost the chances of Kenya winning the AFCON. I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."
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