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    "id": 917770,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/917770/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kieni, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kanini Kega",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 1813,
        "legal_name": "James Mathenge Kanini Kega",
        "slug": "james-mathenge-kanini-kega"
    },
    "content": "THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting clause 6 and substituting therefor the following new clause— Functions 6. The functions of the Service shall be to— of the (a) assess and accredit conformity assessment bodies; Service (b) promote accreditation in Kenya; (c) promote mutual recognition of the competence of accredited bodies and equivalence of accreditation schemes; (d) establish and nurture relations and cooperation with regional and international accreditation bodies, persons, associations and organisations that the Service may consider necessary for the furtherance of the objectives of this Act; (e) participate in the formulation and monitoring of national, regional and international accreditation guidelines and standards; (f) create public awareness on accreditation, collect and disseminate information on accreditation and conformity assessment matters through advocacy programmes, publication of reports, pamphlets, books, journals or any other publications; (g) provide training, and other related services and promote research on accreditation and conformity assessment matters; (h) initiate, negotiate, conclude and maintain international mutual recognition agreements relating to its accreditation schemes; (i) support the Government in matters relating to mutual recognition agreements on accreditation; (j) co-ordinate and liaise with regulators in respect of any matter relating to accreditation; (k) obtain and maintain membership to national, regional or international organisations which the Service considers necessary for purposes of achieving its objectives; (l) promote recognition and protect the use of the logo and symbols of the Service; (m) promote and protect regional and international mutual recognition arrangements and symbols; (n) establish, review, and maintain accreditation schemes for conformity assessment bodies that are consistent with international practices, facilitate trade and address needs of industry, consumers, regulators and other relevant entities; (o) formulate and implement national guidelines and standards to facilitate the accreditation; 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."
}