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    "id": 861877,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/861877/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Seme, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal",
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        "legal_name": "James Nyikal",
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    "content": "As the Chair has said, Kenya has been in the leadership in the fight against tobacco use. From 2003 when the Framework Convention on Tobacco Use was started by the WHO, Kenya was an active part. We had membership in that group throughout. By 2005, we actually had signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control when it came into being. We followed closely to get the Tobacco Control Act passed in this Parliament and it is one of the most tedious legal frameworks I did when I was at the Ministry. The fight against this industry is always a huge fight and unless we strengthen these instruments, this will go on. In 2007 to 2012, Kenya led the FCTC Conference of Parties and we were very instrumental. All the parties, including the Attorney-General and the KRA were involved. In 2013, we signed the treaty. So, why would we be the last or be late in ratifying it? Unfortunately, as our Chair said, our delegation went to a meeting and could not attend the meeting. They were in the precincts of the meeting and yet were the leading country in Africa. If you go to Brazzaville, where the WHO regional office is situated, Kenya will always be, certainly, the country to look at if you are looking at control of tobacco. We have an Act and a board which is funded. We are one of the few countries where there is an Act and a board that is funded on this issue. With that, I second the Motion for ratification."
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