{"id":1559981,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1559981/?format=json","text_counter":972,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Tharaka, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. George Murugara","speaker":null,"content":"Clause 4 introduces new section 5A. This is where you find the objects of the Bill. It states that within 14 days of commencing negotiations for a treaty, the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to treaty-making shall notify the National Assembly. What is to be brought to the attention of the House include: (a) the negotiation objectives; (b) the proposed heads of agreement; (c) the need for the treaty; (d) the potential benefits of the treaty to Kenya; (e) the implications of the agreement on— (i) the economy; (ii) existing agreements; (iii) laws; and, (iv) taxes."}