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"speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to equally contribute and add my voice to the presidential address to the nation on Thursday. It is true that the President addressed the nation in fulfilment of a constitutional mandate according to Articles 132(1)(c), and 240 of the Constitution of Kenya. He addressed the country on three thematic areas: the progress achieved in realisation of the national values and principles of governance; the progress made in fulfilment of international obligations, which we have continuously and proudly been doing as a country; and, more importantly, of course to me, the state of the security of our country. This is too much. I cannot address the majority of them because of the limitation of time of 10 minutes. Before I concentrate on the subject of national security, I was here last time when the President gave the same address. I want to commend the President and his leadership of Kenya Kwanza because, as a country, we have really made tremendous progress in addressing very pertinent issues that affect our country, especially the issue of food security. The President demonstrated how he has managed to bring down food prices and social commodities, facilitated by fertiliser subsidies which has given us a bumper harvest. The President also managed to talk about pertinent issues, including new university funding model which is student-centred. This will enable even the poorest in our society to access education because the Government has taken a bigger burden of the tuition fees. There is also the issue of Taifa Care. This is a game-changer. It will ensure that our most vulnerable in our society access the best of medicare without financial constraints. Let me address the issue of national security. The report reflected multidimensional challenges Kenya faces in the realm of security while also highlighting the achievement and strategies employed by the Kenya Kwanza Government, under His Excellency the President, to safeguard our country. The aim here is to make the country a better place that is more peaceful for all of us to live in. There are several approaches which include modernisation. For the last two years, we have pumped money to the tune of Ksh14 billion to continuously equip"
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"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."
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"content": "our security officers so that they can handle with effectiveness the challenges of security. That includes the continuous improvement of their welfare. Just recently when we were doing our Supplementary Budget I, there was an increment of a minimum of Ksh4,000 in salaries for police officers in the lowest cadre. We are continuously improving their welfare and boosting their morale for them to discharge their mandate and duty to make this country a safer place for all of us, not forgetting that we are continuously doing training and human improvement. The President managed to demonstrate that one so much. The report underscores the profound influence of the global and regional security dynamics on Kenya and on the international front. Conflicts such as Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the tension in the eastern China have created ripple effects felt even within our borders. The disruption of the global trade, the increase in energy prices, and the fragmentation of international relations have introduced new pressures in our economy and security system. Hon. Deputy Speaker, closer home, instability in the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region remains a significant challenge that Kenya continues to grapple with. The consequences of regional conflict include the spill-over of arms, proliferation of small arms and weapons, the presence of militia, and displacement of persons. Kenya remains committed to regional peace through active participation in peace support operations such as those in Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Southern Sudan, and Central African Republic. Our forces, some of whom are in Haiti, continue to be the biggest players and advocates of peace both locally, regionally, and on the international stage. The President mentioned several issues in the reports that were tabled in this House. I want also to mention that when the Kenya Kwanza took over, the President committed to eradicate and reduce significantly the issue of cattle rustling and banditry in the troubled areas of North Rift, especially Kerio Valley. The report that was tabled enumerated the very tremendous progress that Kenya Kwanza Government has made in taming banditry and cattle rustling in the said region. Of course, Members of Parliament in those affected regions can attest to that fact. There has been relative peace and people are able to continuously go about their businesses. The schools have been rebuilt. As a Committee, we were very privileged to visit those areas and we can confirm that there is relative peace there. Kenya Kwanza Government is definitely committed to continuously ensuring there is peace and stability in those regions. The modernisation aspects that I had mentioned earlier are going to help those people in a bigger way. With Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPs) and Armoured Police Carriers (APCs), peacekeeping has been very successful. It is also good to mention, and I want to put more emphasis on this, that in the President's speech and the reports that were tabled in this House, there is a big concern among Kenyans that there is an increase in cases of kidnappings, killings, femicide, abduction, and forced disappearance of Kenyans. They have been emerging as a growing concern, motivated mainly by ransom demands and at times linked to human trafficking. These crimes have targeted not just Kenyans but also foreign nationals. Enhanced collaboration between law enforcement organs, mobile service providers, and improved investigation including freezing suspects’ bank accounts has helped disrupt this criminal network. The work of the police and our security officers is not an easy one. At times, it is very easy for Kenyans to point fingers and condemn them when some things are probably not going the right way. However, it is also good to appreciate that there is a big good job being done by the same officers even if it is not reported openly. As the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs, I can confirm that what our officers are doing in North Rift, North Eastern, Mandera, Wajir, and"
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"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."
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"content": "Garissa to make sure that this country is secure and safe is commendable. Recently – the Leader of Majority Party had mentioned – there was a case of the murder of a taxi driver from Mombasa, Victoria Mumbua Muloki; the abduction and murder of the lady from Eastleigh, Amina Dahabo Daud Mseba; and the killing of Wells Fargo Human Resource Manager, Willis Ayieko. Our security officers responded on time and managed to bring the culprits to book. That was a commendable job that was done by our officers. That is not to say that there is nothing to be done; there is still a lot to be done. That is the reason the Kenya Kwanza Government is continuously training, equipping, and increasing their skills …"
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"content": "Give him a minute."
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"content": " You know, this topic is wide. I cannot say it all. However, it is also good to appreciate that there is a very clear distinction between abduction and arrest. Our Constitution and laws are very clear. When a suspect commits a crime, the law says that they should be presented before a court of law within 24 hours and if the security agencies need more time to continue with their investigations, they should seek leave from the courts. That is the spirit. That is what our laws say and that is what was said clearly by the President. So, the issue of abduction and kidnapping is not allowed in our laws. That is the spirit of our Constitution and that is what it says and it should remain so. Lastly, national security is the bedrock of our development and sovereignty. The President’s Report reflects our resilience and safety as a nation in the face of evolving threats. While we celebrate the achievements in the Presidential Report, we must acknowledge the work that remains undone that needs to be done. As this House debates this Report, let us commit to supporting the security sector through robust legislation, oversight and resource allocation. I support."
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"content": "The nominated Member, Hon. Dorothy Ikiara."
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"content": "(Hon. Mbui spoke off the record)"
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"content": "Hon. Mbui, you will get a chance. You were not here when the leadership started contributing. I will give you a chance."
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