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"content": "It is important for Members to note that the matter of the crisis that followed our 27th December, 2007 elections in Kenya featured prominently during the Assembly and it was, actually, discussed on 12th March during the sitting of a Committee on Political Affairs by ACP States. It was also discussed on 14th March, during the sitting of the ACP Group of States Parliamentary Assembly and again on 15th March, during a sitting of a Joint Committee on Political Affairs. It was also discussed on 15th March during the opening of Joint Parliamentary Assembly by various speakers. On 17th March, the issue of Kenya was also discussed by ACP-EU JPA under the Motion, The Situation in Kenya . On 28th March, the issue of Kenya was again discussed during a Sitting of the ACP Group of States. Finally, on 20th March, the situation in Kenya was again discussed by ACP-EU JPA by way of voting and adopting a resolution on the Motion entitled, The Situation in Kenya . I think it is important to note with appreciation that the Kenyan Delegation had the opportunity to give all the needed statements on the situation in Kenya and the current developments thereof. The delegation further held various formal and informal conciliatory meetings with Members that were present in order to update them on the current situation in Kenya and garner support to drat a compromise Motion. It is also important to note that while these issues were being debated, the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly called for an urgent and thorough investigation into the violence that was triggered by the 27th December Post-Election violence and the offences under the Electoral Offences Act to restore trust in democracy and enable displaced persons go home. The JPA deeply regretted the deaths of Mellitus Were and David Kiptoo Kimutai. In the Motion, The Situation inKenya the Assembly noted, among other things, the violence that followed the election, the mood of the campaign viewed against the various freedoms that we have in this country; for instance, the freedom of association, expression and assembly. It also noted that there were two major political parties, PNU and ODM. The two parties were able to bring together 206 seats out of the 210. It also noted the verdict by the international observers. The Committee also noted the general conduct of the ECK and the tension that prevailed during that time in the country. It also noted the disruption of normal life by the violence that engulfed the nation. It also noted the effects on the economic activity in the region and increase in April 17, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 537 food prices in our own country. It also noted the efforts that were being put in place by the various eminent persons; the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Kufuor, the former UN Secretary- General, His Excellency Kofi Annan, assisted by Her Excellency Graca Machel and former President of Tanzania Benjamin Mkapa, to dissolve the dispute. It also noted that all these efforts culminated in the National Accord and Reconciliation Act to create a Grand Coalition Government. The resolutions that came out of this were highlighted by the Mover of the Motion, Prof. Kamar, and I do not wish to go over them again. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I wind up on my contribution in seconding this Motion, it is important to note that the dispute that followed the 27th, December general election took a little too long to resolve. It is important that even when we are faced with such difficult circumstances, we take note of important meetings that are going on around us in the world. It is crucial to note that our country was not represented during the first meeting, or the meeting that was held on 22nd, January. We were, therefore, not able to take part in the deliberations of the committees. It is always important to ensure that we are represented in such forums, even when we have difficulties. In so doing, we are able to articulate the positions that we have. We are able to be understood better and learn from others, so that we continue improving on the things that we want to do within Parliament and outside. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I ask that the Report be adopted by the House, and that the content of the same be noted, especially those of the Motion on the situation in Kenya. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. With those few remarks I beg to second."
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