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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kihika",
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        "legal_name": "Susan Wakarura Kihika",
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    "content": "and grow up protected from violence. This was an issue because in some of these countries, especially war torn countries. Children in those unstable counties are not able to enjoy their rights. Many times, there is a lot of violence meted on them. In addition to that, they are being used as soldiers. The issue was on how to make sure that in our individual countries, our children are able to grow up in an environment that is free from violence. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, at the tail end of the conference, there was a workshop on how a good Parliament is able to hold the government to account. I know as a Parliament here, it is one of the things that we struggle with. Our key role is to hold the Government to accountable, but usually we are pulled in so many directions that sometimes fall through the cracks. It was an awakening call of what our roles are as parliaments. It seemed that most parliaments across the world face the same challenges when it comes to holding their governments accountable. I do not need to spell that out as we have lived it. It was also obvious that it varies depending on the dynamics of individual countries. This was a session where we deliberated a lot on coming up with ways of making sure that we are able to hold our governments accountable, regardless of what our situations are be they party loyalties or whatever they issues are, because that is our primary role as parliamentarians. There was also the 140th Assembly which was held in Doha on the 6th to 10th April, 2019. I do agree with my Chair here of CPAIC, the great Senator from Homa Bay, that maybe our reports have been a bit delayed as far as tabling them and bringing Motions. However, we have tried to be as comprehensive as we can. Probably, we would do better if we were to be timely on tabling them. I acknowledge that fact. The assembly that was in April in Doha, had the same setup, apart from being a different assembly. During this assembly, the general debate was on platforms to enhance education for peace, security and the rule of law. We all are aware that without having that platform for good education within our country, it will not be easy to enhance the rule of law. Education helps towards peace and security. This is because we are exposed and socialised a bit differently, then maybe we are able to see the world for what it should be and to get away from violence. Our mind-sets are a little bit more open and that helps in keeping our country stable as well as having peace. It was the same Standing Committee on Peace and Security, but with different topics. The delegation was made up of the Senate and the National Assembly led by our Speaker, the Rt. Hon. Lusaka. When I think about Qatar, I also think about one of the Senators who talked on the Motion before, being able to follow up on what it is that we talk about out there in these international conferences or summits. During this assembly in Qatar, I do recall that as a delegation, we began a process of having a friendship group between the Parliamentarians of Kenya as well as those of Qatar. We talked a lot about our common areas of interest and where we can be of value to each other and vice versa. However, it has not come to be and sometimes I believe the red tape maybe a bit too much. We have to do something about that so that we make sure that when are done with this debate and come back home, we are able to follow up on The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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