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    "id": 770741,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kihika",
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        "legal_name": "Susan Wakarura Kihika",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. In responding to the question, I would like to say the Senator is aware of the background. Therefore, I would seek your indulgence to skip the background that forms part of the answer. Kenya is a State party to the United Nation Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which provides that the children have the right to maintain personal relationships and direct contact with both parents on a regular basis. In accordance with Article 2(6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya becomes part of the laws of Kenya. In this regard, the UNCRC and the African Charter on the Rights and welfare of the Child are part of the laws of Kenya. Further, the Constitution of Kenya 2010 has a progressive Bill of Rights that includes the rights of a child. Article 53 of the Constitution provides that the principles of the best interest of the child shall be of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child. To fully realise these undertakings, the Government has also enacted the Children Act 2001 that incorporates the international conventions of the rights of the child to The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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