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    "id": 1501421,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1501421/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Moses Wetangula",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker of the National Assembly",
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    "content": " Your Excellency, Hon. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces; the Rt. Hon. Amason King EGH., MP, Hon. Speaker of the Senate; Hon. Members of Parliament; members of the Diplomatic Corps; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen, Article 132(1)(b) of the Constitution requires the President to address the nation once every year, and at any other time. Further, Article 132(1)(c) of the Constitution requires the President to once every year report in an address to the nation on measures taken and progress achieved in the realisation of our national values. Additionally, Article 132(1)(c)(iii) of the Constitution provides that the President shall submit a report for debate to the National Assembly on the progress made in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic. In this regard, Hon. Members, by way of a Message to the House, His Excellency the President conveyed his desire to address a Joint Sitting of the Houses of Parliament today, 21st November, 2024. Therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 22 of the National Assembly Standing Orders and by Gazette Notice No.15327, which was published in the Kenya Gazette on 18th November, 2024, and indeed has also notified all members of the general public, by way of newspaper notification published on 20th November, 2024, I gave a notice of this Special Sitting of Parliament to the Members of the National Assembly. Accordingly, Hon. Members, this Special Sitting is properly convened. Your Excellency, Hon. Members, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, this year's President's Address comes at a time when the country is set to host the 14th Edition of the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games. The Inter-Parliamentary Games shall bring together participants from the Member States of the East African The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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