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    "content": "only report that no incidence has been brought to my attention. Furthermore, it is the responsibility and duty of each government to protect the lives and property within its jurisdiction, both national and foreign. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the fourth question was about what Kenya has done, as a Member of the EAC, on the protocol agreement and treaty that guides on what should be done in such a situation. Pursuant to the EAC Protocol on Peace and Security, partner states are called upon to cooperate in peace and security matters and collaborate with international and regional organisations to promote peace and security in the region. In that regard, Kenya participated at the High Level Extraordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State held on 13th May, 2013, in Dar es Salaam. Secondly, Kenya participated in the emergency meeting of the Ministers of the EAC Affairs held in Arusha on 18th May, 2015. Thirdly, we will be participating in the planned Follow-up Summit tentatively scheduled to take place in a week’s time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the fifth issues was in regard to what the Government has done pursuant to the protocols or treaties to ensure that there is peace and tranquility. In line with Article 4(2) of the EAC Protocol on Peace and Security as well as long standing foreign policy, Kenya upholds the spirit of peaceful settlement of disputes. It is in line with this spirit that Kenya has called upon all the political parties to resolve their disputes through dialogue. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other issue was about the position of Kenya on the coup in Burundi, the protraction of the term of the President and particularly the issue of postponement of an election because of the indecisive environment which is partly created by the President. The EAC Extraordinary Summit on Burundi in Dar es Salaam last Wednesday, 13th May, 2015, pronounced itself on the matter. The Summit called for the respect of laws of Burundi and the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement. The Summit further condemned all manner of violence and called on all parties to make sure that the violence stopped. In that regard, Kenya is bound by the collective position of the Summit. There was also the issue of whether the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a rapid response unit to brief and keep Kenyans abreast of any information at any time. The Ministry runs on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis. The Department of Public Affairs and Communication is charged with the mandate. Furthermore, the Ministry launched the Diaspora Web Protocol which is an interactive tool for ease of communication in addition to social or new media and the vast global network through embassies. Regarding whether there was a coup in Burundi and if the Government has issued travel advisory to all Kenyans, at the Summit last week, there was a statement of an attempted coup. The President has since returned to the country and has taken control of the affairs of the State. The Government of Kenya has not issued any travel advisory. Finally, there was a question about the position of Kenya on the candidature of President Nkurunziza for the third term. Burundi has a Constitution that guides the affairs of the State, including matters of election. As a sovereign State, Burundi will adjudicate The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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