{"id":805943,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/805943/?format=json","text_counter":6,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Lusaka","speaker_title":"The Speaker","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Senators, I have a Communication to make concerning the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). The CPA which was established in 1948 brings together 187 legislatures from 53 member countries of the Commonwealth. The principal objectives of the CPA include the alleviation of poverty and the promotion of- (a) just and honest governments and the separation of powers among the three branches of government, (b) fundamental human rights; (c) international peace and order; (d) global economic development; (e) the rule of law; (f) equal rights and representation for all citizens of both genders; and (g) the right to participate in free and democratic political processes. Hon. Senators, to achieve these objectives, the CPA organizes forums and invites parliamentarians, parliamentary staff and experts in various fields to identify and deliberate on good practices and new policy options which legislatures could adopt and/or advocate for in their respective countries’ governance practices. The Association is organized in branches at national level, and each branch of the Association is autonomous, raises its own finances and pays an annual subscription to the CPA headquarters. Hon. Senators, Kenya is one of the CPA branches and as per the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Kenya Branch Rules adopted by the Executive Committee on 14th July, 2014, the CPA – Kenya Branch is now required to conduct an Annual General Meeting to, among other things, decide on any questions that may have been proposed 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"}