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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kanini Kega",
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        "legal_name": "James Mathenge Kanini Kega",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. From the outset, I rise to support this Motion. When I look at the resume of Major General (Rtd) Tumbo, it speaks for itself. He has a lot of experience in the military and diplomatic fields. As he comes to this position, because I believe we are going to approve his name, he has a full in-tray. Somalia has been our neighbour and will still remain our neighbour. The sooner they realise Kenya and Somalia will remain neighbours, the better. In future, when we engage constructively with them, this will form a very serious economic block within this region. In the past, we had ambassadors in Somalia, but in most cases, you see them in Nairobi. I am happy that when I read through, Major General (Rtd) Tumbo said that he will be based fulltime in Somalia. That is a very positive thing. In the past, most of the ambassadors who were based there, most of the time they were in Nairobi. Whenever people are appointed ambassadors in Africa, they feel as if that is a lesser appointment. Whenever they are appointed to serve in other countries like the USA or the UK, they feel that that is a bigger appointment. I am happy he said that he is very contented with this appointment. Also, we should know that if we are going to grow Kenya, we have to start with Africa. I have no doubt that with his appointment, this country will be a better place to live in. We know for sure that we have quite a number of refugees from Somalia. I am hoping that this is a case that will be seriously addressed. We have major issues that are associated with the influx of refugees. I know for sure that with his engagement and expertise, that will be reduced. With those many remarks, I support. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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