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    "speaker_name": "Sen. M. Kajwang'",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "Finally, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I noticed that this report talks about an event that is clearly way in the past; if this is what happened in the Republic of Georgia between 17th and 19th July, 2018. It is about one year ago. I have previously talked about whether reports on Committee visits need to come to this House for debate. I have seen what happens in other Parliaments is that when a Committee does a foreign visit, it will bring a report. However, that report will be served to the House in the form of a Statement. This is to prevent the Order Paper from being clogged with too many reports of Committees. However, I also appreciate that the fact that a committee can bring such a detailed report, which is part of accountability. It confirms to the public that the resources that were spent by Members of this Senate to go to an overseas country were properly utilized. We must find a middle ground of ensuring that we account, whenever we travel outside, and also ensure that these reports do not block other legitimate business. I want to congratulate the team that went out and brought back this detailed 32 page report. I also want to congratulate the members of staff who are usually very dedicated in making sure that these reports come back to the House. I want to appeal that we find a framework for implementation of some of these reports that come from foreign visits. Many-a-times, we go out there and make promises. The other day, we went to Russia and we agreed that we will form a Kenya-Russia parliamentary friendship group. However, sometimes things get stuck at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or here. Let us ensure that whatever commitments, resolutions and recommendations we make whenever we go for these foreign visits, are things that make sense."
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