{"id":1418997,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1418997/?format=json","text_counter":49,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. (Prof) Kamar","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":33,"legal_name":"Margaret Jepkoech Kamar","slug":"margaret-kamar"},"content":"amendment to laws that will enable our people reap maximum benefits from the Protocol that opens our borders in the continent. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, the ECOSOCC-PAP Working Session was pivotal in advancing the discourse on free movement in Africa and the session achieved its objective of enhancing understanding and support for the FMP Protocol; and identifying barriers to ratification and implementation of the Protocol. The session also formulated a comprehensive action plan that recognized the collaborative efforts of parliamentarians, ECOSOCC and other stakeholders in setting a strong foundation for future endeavours in achieving the goal of free movement across Africa. I thank you for the opportunity to make this Statement."}