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    "id": 1406215,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1406215/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Sheikh",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "Ratifying the Niamey Convention presents numerous benefits for Kenya, including enhanced peace, security and stability along its borders. It seeks to foster socio-economic development in border regions, promote cultural exchange and combat cross-border crime. Moreover, it will encourage information and intelligence sharing that is essential for border security and regional stability. The Convention provides a framework for effective border management and resolution of cross-border disputes. As such, the Convention will eminently strengthen Kenya's institutional capacity and mechanism for addressing border-related issues ensuring stability and security along its borders. Further, ratification of the Convention is a reaffirmation of Kenya's commitment to international cooperation and diplomacy. By joining other countries, Kenya demonstrates its willingness to collaborate with other African nations to address common challenges and achieve shared goals, particularly in promoting peace, security and sustainable development. Membership in the Niamey Convention provides Kenya with opportunities to assess technical and financial assistance from the African Union and other development partners. This support will facilitate the implementation of cross-border cooperation initiatives and enhance Kenya's capacity to address border-related challenges effectively. As a Committee, having reviewed the Convention and considered the submissions made, I have no doubt that the Convention will foster Kenya's national interests and the House ought to expeditiously approve the ratification of the African Union Convention on Cross- Border Cooperation, famously known as the Niamey Convention. I second the Motion and urge the House to adopt this Report. I thank you."
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