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"speaker_name": "Eldas, JP",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. As Muslims, we say that death is a must. In fact, in the Qur'an, it says: \" Kullu nafsin tha-iqatu almawti…,” - every soul shall taste death. Therefore, we believe in predestination. In the 10th Parliament, as the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations, I had an opportunity to, at a very difficult time of the Grand Coalition, work with General Ogolla. In fact, he midwifed in the current Kenyan Defence Act. Since death is a must, there are three things that we must learn from this: that our defence forces are the granters of our sovereignty and territorial integrity. Every country prides itself in having modern and effective armed forces. Because of these many accidents, in particular involving the choppers of the Kenya Defence Forces, I want to urge this House - and I am glad that the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations is here - to give adequate funding to our Defence so that they can buy new choppers, and not these refurbished and donated choppers from elsewhere. The Chairman, Hon. Koech, is here. Next time, please ask for more funding so that you can complete modernisation of the armed forces’ facilities. That is what is required. That is the only thing we can do to remember the fallen heroes. I pay my tribute and express empathy for the fallen heroes. Since death is a must and we have eulogised and remembered the fallen heroes, let us also remember that all of us here as individuals are fallible. In everything that we do, we must remember God."
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"content": "Thank you. Hon. Mary Maingi."
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"speaker_name": "Mwea, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Mary Maingi",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for allowing me to send my condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers. General Ogolla was a fine man. I had a chance to play golf with him a week before he got his appointment as the CDF. The country will miss a very dedicated general. I want to associate myself with the sentiments already echoed by various leaders across the nation over the need to upgrade all our air assets. We need to relook at and review the policy on maintenance of all our air assets. Maintenance means the safety of not only our soldiers, but also all our other senior Government officials who might be called upon to use the air assets from time to time. I am talking about the police air wing, KDF, KWS, Kenya Forest Services, and any other government agency that may operate our air assets. Sgt. Rose Nyawira hailed from my constituency, and she was the only lady in the ill- fated helicopter. She stands in a special place in my heart and the hearts of all the people. I appeal to the Cabinet Secretary for Defence to follow the Constitution and ensure that the female gender is properly represented in that particular ministry. Nyawira will hold…"
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"content": "Your time is up. Let us have Hon. Malulu Injendi."
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"speaker_name": "Malava, ANC",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Malulu Injendi",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I also rise to mourn CDF Ogolla and nine other soldiers, including my friend Captain Hillary Litali, who comes from Kakamega County. It is with much sadness, especially for us in Kakamega County, because we have few persons in such senior positions. I knew Captain Hillary at a very personal level. He, along with other people from my constituency, have been having meetings. When I learned of his death, it was so saddening. I also want to encourage our soldiers, particularly persons who are handling weapons of destruction, who sometimes may not believe that God is there, CDF Ogolla is a demonstration at the highest level that you can still serve and believe in Jesus Christ as your personal savior. It is also a wonder that they were on a mission to the banditry area. I would urge our leaders to look into the matter because banditry has been affecting this country for a very long time. I believe that some of our senior officers are much concerned as to why it continues affecting Kenyans. This is both in the affected areas and it affects those who are out to serve the country. Otherwise, I mourn these Kenyans who are our heroes. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Hon. Naomi Waqo. 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"
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"speaker_name": "Marsabit County, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Naomi Waqo",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I join the Hon. Members in mourning the heroes we lost through the plane crash, General Ogolla, and nine others. We remember the family of General Ogolla himself, the family of Brigadier Swaleh, Col. Duncan, Captain Sora Mohamed from Marsabit County, Rose Nyawira, the only lady, and others. We remember the families and mourn with them as I send my condolences. This should serve as a wake-up call to Kenyans because this is not the first time that a plane belonging to KDF has crashed. Many families have lost their loved ones. It is my prayer that special attention will be given to technical and mechanical matters. Special attention should also be given to families. This is because, sometimes, we remember the fallen heroes, but we do not remember the orphans and widows left behind. It is high time for Kenyans to see how we can also give our best to the bereaved. Thank you, Hon. Speaker and may their souls rest in peace."
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"content": "Let us have Hon. Julius Sunkuli"
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"speaker_name": "Kilgoris, KANU",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Julius Sunkuli",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, I also take this opportunity to send my condolences to the families of the bereaved soldiers led by the Chief of the Defence Forces, General Ogolla. Hon. Speaker, as a former Minister responsible for Defence, I served as the Chairman of the Defence Council. I was at one point responsible for the promotion of Gen. Francis Ogolla from one rank to the other. By the time I was Minister, he was a One Star General and a very diligent servant in this country. It is unfortunate that we have lost him together with a cadre of our soldiers who would have risen to higher ranks. I join the rest of the Kenyans in asking that a thorough investigation be done. The first thing that this investigation should focus on should be the equipment that our soldiers use, and the Committee responsible for Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations should actually look into the budget to ensure that these helicopters that are used by Very Very Important Persons (VVIPs) are well maintained. The second thing is, of course, the way in which the CDF travels and the way in which our people travel to the insecurity-prone areas. It is unfortunate that this happened, and we hope that this investigation will be wide and deep enough. I wish to send my condolences."
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"content": "Yes. Hon. Mukunji."
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