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    "id": 821658,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kajiado South, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Katoo ole Metito",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13239,
        "legal_name": "Janet Marania Teyiaa",
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    "content": "The office of ambassadors and high commissioners is an office under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and their duties are as follows: The advancement of protection of Kenya’s interest in host countries and countries of accreditation through innovative diplomacy; (i) Promotion of Kenya’s influence in international decision-making; (ii) Protection of Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; (iii)Promotion and strengthening of bilateral and multilateral co-operation ties; (iv) Promotion of sub-regional, regional and international integration and co- operation; and (v) Promotion of public diplomacy among other duties. Hon. Speaker, I will summarise, but you will bear with me. These are nine nominees. The Departmental Committee has followed the procedures as laid down in the Constitution and other Acts of Parliament and Standing Orders in vetting those Kenyans. I would say without going into details of individuals that all the nominees were cleared by the relevant authorities as required by law; that is, HELB, EACC, KRA, DCI and the Registrar of Political Parties. They are all compliant. These are Kenyans and in trying to achieve regional balance, the nine candidates are from nine different counties. In terms of work experience, Ms. Sarah Serem has 30 years of work experience, Mr. Thuita has 40 years working experience, Mr. Muhoro has 25 years working experience, Mr. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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