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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gikaria",
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        "legal_name": "David Gikaria",
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    "content": "here and there. It is unfortunate that following his election, President Magufuli introduced a lot of unnecessary barriers and restrictions for Kenyans who do business with businesspeople in that country. He ignored the protocols that had been ratified under the purview of the EAC. However, he slowly realised that it was his citizens who were suffering by not allowing free flow of trade between Kenya and Tanzania. Hon. Deputy Speaker, even as we approve the extended jurisdiction of the EACJ, we must be careful to ensure this does not interfere with the sovereignty of our country. The extended jurisdiction of the EACJ must also not interfere with our territorial integrity, our political independence and good neighbourliness. This is an important point. In order for us to approve this Motion, we must be certain that our country and all its laws and internal affairs are protected from possible intimidation. For example, the development of the Great North Corridor has brought a lot of issues pitying us against our neighbours. It is important for us to think on how best we can handle it. Therefore, I would want to appeal to the relevant ministries and Government agencies that once we approve the extension of jurisdiction of the EACJ, they move with speed and at the same time take precautions to ensure that we protect our country and also gain from the spirit of the protocol. In 2007, we had a very big issue with our brothers, who wanted to be paid huge sums of money because of losses they incurred as a result of delays that arose from the post- election violence. We had to unnecessarily pay in excess what was destroyed. We expect this extension to handle disputes and help us go a long way in terms of streamlining such matters."
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