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    "id": 1354517,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Webuye West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Daniel Wanyama",
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    "content": "It is worth noting that Article 11 of the Constitution recognises culture as the foundation of the nation and obligates the State to promote all forms of cultural expression through our cultural heritage. The accession of the Convention will therefore promote the safeguard of our cultural heritage. There are no immediate direct financial implications imposed by the Convention on the Government of Kenya. This is because the financial obligations would only arise on a need basis or in the event that a State party requests for the repatriation of a cultural object from another State party. The Committee observed that some of our current pieces of legislation already give effect to the provisions of the Convention. An example of this is the obligation under the Convention that each State party undertake to develop an export certificate which shall authorise and accompany the export of any cultural property. The Committee notes that Section 52 of the National Museums and Heritage Act (No. 6 of 2006) provides that no monument shall be removed from Kenya unless such removal is authorised by an export permit that is issued by the Cabinet Secretary. The Committee notes that there is an urgent need to review laws relating to the protection of our cultural heritage to align them to the Constitution, as well as to domesticate the provisions of the Convention. To this end, the Committee is alive to the fact that the Cabinet recently considered and approved the Culture Bill, 2023, which seeks to advance our unique culture as a spur for our well-being and development. The Committee, therefore, looks forward to facilitating the consideration and subsequent passing of the law by the National Assembly. Permit me to conclude by saying that, indeed, time is ripe for Kenya’s accession of the Convention. This will lead to the advancement of international co-operation and collaboration between member States as well as information sharing and technical support from UNESCO with regard to cultural preservation. Further, the accession of the Convention will lead to the promotion of the respect for cultural heritage within our territories. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move and request the Member for Nambale to second. I thank you."
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