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    "id": 660444,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/660444/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kitonga Maanzo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to make brief comments on the amendments. I want to say that for international conventions, it is only good and fair that Kenya’s local legislation matches them to serve the interest of participants and, in this case, the sportsmen. In 2008, I was part of the team that went to the Olympics in Beijing where Kenya performed well. Meeting anti-doping requirements is necessary for every event that our athletes participate in. For the rest of the world, when the results turn out positive, there are certain consequences the athletes face. For a long time, there has been no proper law. It is now good that WADA has come up with some worldwide standards and Kenya should be part of this. While I support this, I want to say the amendments are great and whether there were mistakes or not, it is good that we look towards the future. We should make sure that Kenya’s sportspeople are able to participate in the forthcoming Olympics. As a country, we should comply with what the rest of the world is complying with. It is also important to note that it is a good thing for Kenya to negotiate because we have a Constitution and local interests to take care 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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