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    "id": 675313,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/675313/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gethenji",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "James Ndungu Gethenji",
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    "content": "Articles 25 and 26 provide for settlement of disputes, entry into force and duration of the agreement. There are factors that inform the negotiations of this Defence Cooperation Agreement. We were to negotiate a comprehensive agreement that takes into account the Kenyan context, which has been an issue before, and to deal with the concerns which are material to this country, namely, constitutionality and compliance with the Kenyan laws and reciprocity, which is the relationship between the two countries and how each will benefit from the agreement. Then there is transparency, including access to facilities, remuneration and inspection, private leases, licensing and disposal of assets. Victims' protection and compensation was also considered in the agreement as was criminal jurisdiction and impunity, and environmental protection, which is an enormous concern. Civil liability and immigration issues as well as taxation issues were also considered in the agreement. Negotiations for this agreement involved all relevant stakeholders, including the Attorney-General’s Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the National Treasury, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The Ministry of Defence led the Government of Kenya negotiations and shares responsibility for implementation of this Defence Cooperation Agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The Ministry of Defence also serves as the Executive agent for the implementation and negotiations of supplementary agreements under the DCA."
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