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    "content": "I was asked whether South Africa is still a friendly State, and I would say, yes, we are still friends because friends agree and disagree. Whenever you disagree, you sort out issues between yourselves. In the Statement, we had actually reciprocated the measures that the Sought African Embassy had put in place, but unfortunately this was lifted because so many traders complained about these measures. I have further explained in the Statement where Ambassador Amina had to pull one of the officials of the South African Embassy in Ethiopia to explain the current situation that Kenya is facing as a result of visa applications. I have also said that between 3rd and 5th August, the South African Ministry of Home Affairs will be visiting Kenya to iron out issues that are affecting the two countries. Finally, I may not be privy to the challenges faced by the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), but it is a matter that we will bring to the attention of the Ministry and make a follow up so that they can explain to us what really happened and why it happened. I would urge the House to be a bit patient because some of these issues are being sorted out and it is important that we are not very strict and harsh to our friends. We should find a way of ironing out these issues with time. As the Ministry has assured us, if things are not going to work out, we are going to reciprocate the same measures. Thank you."
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