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    "id": 925292,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Prof.) Jacqueline Oduol",
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        "legal_name": "Jacquiline Adhiambo Oduol",
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    "content": "My final point is that it is necessary for the Space Centre to live to the expectations that were spelt out by the Member who spoke before me. It should provide employment for our youth. It is necessary we get a little more clarification on how this Agreement has improved from the previous one. We are aware that the negotiations between Kenya and Italy have been going on for quite a while since the 2003 legislative approval expired. We are also aware that it did not seem to take off until around 2016. From what the Committee has indicated, the Agency is domiciled in the Ministry of Defence. Therefore, as I support the Agreement and ask the Committee to help the House because it is a very significant Agreement. It would be useful to know the kind of Agreement that we had before, which had loopholes and also the manner in which the Agreement we are making now is speaking to those loopholes. We need to have confidence, as representatives of the people, even as we approve the signing of this equal status deal between Kenya and Italy. The deal, in essence, would still keep in name, orientation and strength, the Italian aspects. It would be useful, and I request my Committee, to get confirmation about how this is an improvement. In particular, we should note which university, among the many we have in Kenya, is going to be part of the conversations going forward. That way, we can be sure that we are legitimately protected. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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