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Island hosts visit by Kenyan parliamentary delegation

Kenyan delegation receives Manx insight

A delegation from the parliamentary service of Kenya is in the Isle of Man this week - to see the oldest continuous parliament in the world at work.

The eight-strong party is midway through a packed itinerary of visits, talks and official dinners.

They've been briefed on the structure and operation of the Manx parliament and on Tuesday observed House of Keys and Legislative Council sittings.

Kenya and the Isle of Man are fellow members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, which encourages sharing of know-how.

The honourable Justin Muturi is Speaker of Kenya's National Assembly and Chairman of the Parliamentary Service Commission.

He told Marian Kenny the role of presiding officers in the two branches of the Manx parliament is of great interest:

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