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    "id": 1425920,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I congratulate Sen. Lemaletian for ably moving this Motion. Kenya being part of the FP-ICGLR is by extension being a member of the East African Community (EAC). I am happy that Parliament has become a regional legislative arm. Being part of conflict resolution and other mechanisms is it important for Parliament to be involved. That is one way for us to legislate some of the proposals that will create harmony across our region. Article 2(6) of the Constitution of Kenya states that– “Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the law of Kenya under this Constitution.” The resolutions were proposed by the Republic of Angola, Burundi, CAR, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia. For any resolution made for purposes of today’s Motion, Article 2(6) will kick in because it forms part of the laws of Kenya. I only have four points to make regarding the report so that I allow others to contribute. Kenya is playing a critical role, especially in the peacekeeping process in South Sudan. The other day, His Excellency the President held a meeting with the President of South Sudan and other stakeholders on peacebuilding in South Sudan. We know the history of Sudan. Coincidentally, today I was watching when President Yoweri Museveni was speaking about how South Sudan was given self- determination. I did not know that Sen. Lemaltian would request me to second the report on FP-ICGLR. Kenya is taking a lead in peacekeeping. I know people like Amb. Lazarus, the late hon. Sumbeiywo, the late President Moi, the late President Kibaki and former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Now we have President Ruto who is contributing to do so. South Sudan continues to enjoy and Kenya has shown goodwill by providing assistance. I hope other countries will follow suit. Madam Temporary Speaker, former President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading peacekeeping efforts in Eastern DRC. Kenya has contributed significantly in terms of the KDF who are trying to ensure that peace prevails in that region. The only curse that has bedevilled DRC is because of minerals. It is only in DRC where you can get any mineral. Madam Temporary Speaker, I would have expected a number of men to get jewellery to women from the DRC. Coincidentally, DRC is not known for minerals because they have become the oil curse we see in other parts of Africa. The only thing we know about DRC is Kanda Bongoman and Rhumba . I know in your generation, Madam Temporary Speaker, those were songs that were being used to woo you into relationships and marriage in those days, wearing bell bottoms---"
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