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    "id": 561257,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/561257/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kagwe",
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        "legal_name": "Mutahi Kagwe",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to request for a statement on the treatment of Kenyans applying for visas at the South African High Commission to travel to South Africa. I wish to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations on treatment of Kenyans applying for visas to South Africa at the South African High Commission and at their agency in Nairobi. In the past year or so, Kenyans seeking to visit South Africa for different purposes have encountered difficulties at the South African High Commission in Nairobi. This is due to stringent visa conditions imposed by the High Commission. Lately, Kenyans have encountered hostility at the Commission and many of them have been unable to secure visas for personal and business missions on time. In this Statement, the Chairperson should report on the following. (1) Has South Africa adopted hostility in its relations towards Kenya and if so, why? (2) Is Kenya reciprocating with similar difficult terms in issuance of visas to South African citizens wishing to visit Kenya? (3) What action has the Government of Kenya taken to remedy this situation and ensure that Kenyans wishing to visit South Africa are reasonably facilitated?"
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