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    "id": 758266,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Githinji",
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        "legal_name": "Robert Gichimu Githinji",
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    "content": "Thank you, Temporary Deputy Speaker. I support the Motion. I am excited about the Committee’s work because they bound themselves by the relevant laws and the Constitution. First, they ensured that the Protocol does not trespass on the Constitution of Kenya. Secondly, this Protocol seeks to consolidate and bring the EAC countries together in matters of trade and investment. In fact, most of the areas are very beneficial to this country, which appears to be superior to other EAC countries. We have an opportunity to do trade and investments, which will transcend to other countries. In this respect, we see the extension of the jurisdiction of the EACJ in matters trade and investments, as a beneficial opportunity to Kenyans to do transactions that may bring wealth to this country. A forum for resolution of disputes in matters trade and investments is created by that extension. That makes it very easy for countries which are partners to resolve differences that may arise. The Protocol will build capacity among the EAC countries in all the matters that touch on trade and investments. This ratification is important and urgent as we progress and as we look forward to achieving Vision 2030 in terms of making this country great. This is the most opportune time irrespective of the noises being made from the other side. It is time to make this country move forward by making sure that these ratifications are done in the House. With the quorum which the Hon. Members from Jubilee avails daily, we will make this country move forward by ensuring that such Motions go through and we ratify Protocols. I beg to support. Thank you."
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