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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, another subject discussed by the Assembly has got to do with sustainable development, finance and trade, and the role of Parliament in environmental management and combating global degradation of the environment. Again, a resolution to this effect was unanimously passed by the Assembly. The Report, as tabled, gives the resolutions on democracy and human rights and what Parliament can and must do to promote effective ways of combating violence against women in all fields. The resolution was adopted by consensus by the Assembly and recommendations are contained on pages 29 and 40 of the Report. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the relevance of this pertinent issue cannot be overemphasised, bearing in mind that many Kenyan women are afflicted by this menace. Last, but not least, was the aspect of an emergency item which the Assembly chose, and is centred on the need for urgent food relief in order to combat drought-induced famine and poverty in Africa. The world's most industrialised nations need to speed up aid to the continent, and to make particular efforts to reach desperate and poor populations. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the House will recall that during the time when we were hosting this conference, many parts of this Republic were afflicted with hunger, and hence the need for this resolution. I am pleased to say that this very important topic and the resolution on food security, which was a major issue at that time, was handled adequately and a resolution passed urging industrialised nations to assist poor nations improve food security. April 4, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 391 Let me take this opportunity to pay tribute to the organisers and stakeholders and service providers who made the Assembly successful. But, first and foremost, I want to acknowledge the role that the Speaker of the Kenya National Assembly, hon. Francis ole Kaparo, who was the President of the Assembly, played in steering the Assembly into making very successful resolutions. I want to thank the entire Kenyan delegation for their participation, and also for representing this Parliament so effectively. May I also convey my thanks to the organising committee headed by hon. Ligale, and consisting of 22 members from various Ministries, for its tremendous effort and contribution to the preparation and arrangement before, during and after the Assembly. I want also to pay special tribute to the Clerk of the National Assembly and his staff for the effort they made in providing resources to ensure that the Assembly ran smoothly, and for their dedication and commitment throughout the period of the conference. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, allow me to express my personal sincere gratitude to other players who made the Assembly a success. Among these are the Office of the President, which provided security during the Assembly. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am pleased to say that throughout the Assembly, we had no incidents of insecurity, and credit must, therefore, go to the law enforcement arm of our Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in organising the Conference. The private sector, the transporters and others made enormous contributions by transporting participants to various destinations, including to their hotels and so on. Let me also pay tribute to our hotel industry for putting their best feet forward and playing their role in hosting the delegates. I have no doubt in my mind that the role played by hoteliers during this important Conference continues to play a major role in contributing to the promotion of tourism, which is currently booming in this country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also want to pay tribute to the management of the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) for providing the venue and conference facilities for the Assembly. Last, but not least, I thank the Carnivore Restaurant for their very colourful and warm send-off of the delegates. There are many other persons who participated in this very important function, including Dr. Manduku. I want to thank them all, very sincerely, for playing a major role and ensuring that the hosting of this important international conference by the Kenya National Assembly was so successful. I, therefore, on behalf of this House, want to thank each and every person, who, in one way or the other, participated in making this international conference successful. In conclusion, I urge hon. Members to study the Report of this Conference, and also to familiarise themselves with the various conclusions and resolutions which were made by the Conference, because they will impact very effectively in their participation and understanding of international matters, particularly those touching on other Parliaments of the world. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move, and, through the Chair, request that hon. Ligale seconds this Motion."
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