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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Ali",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I wish to thank all Members who have contributed to this Motion. One issue that has come out clearly is that Pan African Parliament (PAP) would have been useful if the Malabo Protocol was ratified by all countries in Africa. Unfortunately, it has not worked out that way. There are only 12 countries that have ratified the Malabo Protocol and Kenya is not one of them. So, nothing much can be done until the Malabo Protocol is ratified by all the 54 African countries. Some of the new countries like Eritrea have not yet joined the PAP. As Sen. Cheruiyot said, PAP is more of a talking shop than anything else. It does not have any legislative activities. It passes many Motions and Bills, but they cannot be taken to the national Parliaments. PAP is also financially crippled. It depends on the ambassadors of the African Union (AU). Members of Parliament (MPs) from other countries support the ambassadors and approve them when they are appointed. When Members join the PAP, they are answerable to ambassadors of the AU. This is a terrible thing. I will bring a Statement on why Kenya has not ratified this Protocol. I hope that Members of this House will support it. I beg to reply."
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