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    "id": 691056,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/691056/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Hon. Chris Wamalwa must always adhere to the procedure. I support ratification of the Defence Co-operation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and the Government of the United Kingdom. This agreement provides a framework for a transparent and well managed Defence co-operation arrangement. As Members may be aware, currently, Kenya has an existing Memorandum of Understanding with UK and Northern Ireland on the Defence Co-operation. This MOU provides a framework for pursuing co-operation in the defence sector between our two countries. The UK is a former colonial power. It is a historical partner with Kenya. We share more with the UK than we share with any of our development partners. The MOU had serious legal gaps. There were lacunae in that MOU. Under the new Constitution, the ratification of treaties between different arms of Government and foreign partners should be done by the National Assembly. This ratification sets the stage for filling up those legal gaps and curing the legal framework which was deficient. That is why, there was need to sign a Defence Co-operation Agreement (DCA) on 9th December, 2015 and subsequently it was sent to the House for ratification and 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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