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    "id": 192101,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Affey",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mohammed Abdi Affey",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very clear that the Minister is not aware of what is happening in the Ministry. The answer given to this Question is diverting attention from the subject matter. I would like the Minister to know that in January, 2007, the Kenya Government, through the Public Service Remuneration Review Board which is established by the Government, increased the salaries of ambassadors. I have here with me the authority that allowed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do the same. I just want to read this letter which is addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was written on 16th February, 2007, by the Permanent Secretary, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service. The Head of the Civil Service is also Secretary to the Cabinet, where the Minister sits as a Cabinet Minister. It is not possible that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not aware of this decision. The letter reads in part:- \" I am pleased to inform you that it has become necessary to adjust the salaries of Ambassadors and High Commissioners. As you may recall, the last salary adjustment of this cadre of officers was done in 2001. Since then the responsibilities entrusted to Ambassadors and High Commissioners have \"increased\". and also salaries have been eroded by inflation necessitating consideration for compensation\". Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Minister has been instructed to adjust the salaries and effect payment to the Ambassadors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refused to comply with the decision of the Government of Kenya. Is he in order to mislead the country and the House? I beg to lay the letter on the Table for Members to see."
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