{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=160064","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=160062","results":[{"id":1618822,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618822/?format=json","text_counter":249,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"[The Speaker (Dr Moses Wetang’ula) left the Chair]"},{"id":1618823,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618823/?format=json","text_counter":250,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."},{"id":1618824,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618824/?format=json","text_counter":251,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"[The Deputy Speaker (Hon. Gladys Boss) took the Chair]"},{"id":1618825,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618825/?format=json","text_counter":252,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Deputy Speaker, these are the ones who do marine business, either exploration or fishing. Before they engage in any activity in our waters, they must conduct environmental impact assessment, capacity building and transfer of marine technology."},{"id":1618826,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618826/?format=json","text_counter":253,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"Article 2(6) of the Constitution, read together with the Treaty Making and Ratification Act Cap.4D, provides the legal foundation for incorporating international treaties into our domestic law. The National Assembly plays a critical role in ratification, ensuring conformity with constitutional values and public interest. Further, Article 2(5) of the Constitution stipulates that the general rules of international law shall form part of the law of Kenya. Article 2(6) of the Constitution provides that any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the law of Kenya. That is why we have brought this Treaty before the House this afternoon."},{"id":1618827,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618827/?format=json","text_counter":254,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"The Treaty Making and Ratification Act, Cap.4D operationalises Article 2(6) of our Constitution and defines a treaty as any international agreement concluded between States and governed by international law, whether it is a single instrument or multiple instruments. In this regard, it is only upon ratification by the National Assembly that the treaties and conventions become part of our laws."},{"id":1618828,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618828/?format=json","text_counter":255,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Deputy Speaker, the Committee placed an advertisement in two national newspapers on Monday, 6th May 2025, inviting public memoranda, in compliance with Article 118(1)(b) of our Constitution, Section 8(3) of Treaty Making and Ratification Act and Standing Order 170A. While no memorandum was received by the deadline, the Committee convened a stakeholders consultation meeting on Thursday, 29th May 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel with representatives from the State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries, the office of the Attorney-General, the State Department for Foreign Affairs, the Kenya International Boundaries Office and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Africa."},{"id":1618829,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618829/?format=json","text_counter":256,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"After consultation, the Committee made several observations. One, the marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement is open for signature by all States and regional economic integration organisations from 20th September 2023 to 20th September 2025. It will take effect 120 days after. Upon ratification, Kenya will need to align its laws, regulations and administrative procedures with the Agreement. This includes reviewing the legislation on environmental protection, ocean governance and biodiversity. Kenya will be eligible to submit proposals for Area-Based Management Tools (ABMTs), including the marine protected areas, subject to scientific review and stakeholder consultation. I confirm that this Agreement is consistent with the Constitution. It promotes environmental conservation as outlined under Articles 60(1)(e) and 69(1)(a), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of our Constitution."},{"id":1618830,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618830/?format=json","text_counter":257,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"Kenya may be required to contribute financially to institutions established under the Agreement, including the secretariat. However, the country stands to benefit from the targeted support for developing countries through their capacity building, technology transfer and technical assistance. The ratification will improve the ocean health, strengthen institutions, build capacity, help meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and position Kenya as a regional leader in BBNJ and blue economy matters. The provisions focused on ecological connectivity and regulation of fishing in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) will protect the African coastal waters from overfishing by foreign fleets or ships."},{"id":1618831,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1618831/?format=json","text_counter":258,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Marakwet East, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kangogo Bowen","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Deputy Speaker, Part IV of the Treaty establishes a detailed process of how the environmental impact analysis will be done. It is applicable to activities in ABNJ, that is in the oceans, and those within the national jurisdictions with significant environmental risks. Part II extends to the derivatives and Digital Sequence Information (DSI) recognising their commercial value which is just for technology transfer. While the Access and Benefit-Sharing The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."}]}