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    "id": 847492,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kilifi North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Owen Baya",
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        "legal_name": "Owen Yaa Baya",
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    "content": "I want to say a few things about what the Mover, Hon. Kamket, said. When it came to the most important Motion on the Floor of the House, Kenyans were at a loss because, firstly, we did not have a policy that was developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to guide us in the debate. Secondly, we were told very late that we were a non-aligned nation and, therefore, we could not take a position. Other African countries took votes and either supported or opposed the USA declaration that Jerusalem becomes the capital city of Israel. As the Kenyan delegation, we were informed late that we could not take a position on the matter. We were told that taking a position would interfere with our foreign policy. It is important for this country to develop a foreign policy that sways the African foreign policies. As a country, we have come of age. Our economy and everything about this country can lead foreign policy in the continent. Kenya needs to take leadership in terms of the foreign policy that drives this continent on whether to align its matters on this area. The IPU exposed. It became evident that we are actually not a powerhouse in international policies or continental matters. Therefore, I would like to call upon this House and its leadership, the national Government, and especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, to start thinking about becoming the leader in the continent in terms of foreign policy."
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