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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Abongotum",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Asman Abongutum Kamama",
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    "content": "Hon. Chairlady, I totally agree with you. We are not making substantial progress because the sponsor of the Bill, my good friend, Hon. Neto, is changing goalposts. We agreed with him. We had over 10 engagements with Hon. Neto, but he comes and changes position. I want to oppose this because when you look at it critically, Clause 9(1) says: “The Refugee Affairs Secretariat shall be an office in the Public Service.” Clause 9(2) says: “The Secretariat shall be responsible for all administrative matters concerning refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya and shall, in that capacity, co-ordinate activities and programmes relating to refugees and asylum seekers and provide them with assistance and protection.” I oppose what has been suggested and maintain what we agreed on in over 10 forums with Hon. Neto and other agencies including the UNHCR, the Ministry and other institutions dealing with refugee matters. I propose that we maintain this amendment because it serves the Government well. The refugee issue is a security issue as well. As you know, most of the challenges we get from terrorists emanate from some of the refugee camps. I oppose that and I want to call upon Members to vote for this."
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