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    "id": 1000723,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambaa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Koinange",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Paul Koinange",
        "slug": "paul-koinange"
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    "content": "Specifically, the thematic areas for improving our security will focus on the expansion of the national surveillance control system in major towns with an allocation of Ksh1.5 billion towards communication and surveillance system. The system was initially planned to cover Mombasa and Nairobi. In the next phase, we will cover Lamu, Kajiado and other parts of the country. Secondly, under the police mobility sector, through the leasing programme, with an allocation of Kshs10.7 billion, the Committee noted that the programme had been transferred to the National Treasury to enhance efficiency. We support any policy or measure that is aimed at improving service delivery to the wananchi . Thirdly, we have the modernization of the police service with a proposed allocation of Kshs1 billion. Modernization holds the key to turning our police service to an efficient and effective service with up to date tools and technology towards combating emerging forms of crime such as cybercrime, terrorism and drug trafficking, among others. My Committee noted with concern the dwindling allocation towards the programme. Further, the shortfall in resource allocation to the police modernization programme was a risk to the overall implementation of the policies and programmes of the Government. Without modern equipment such as the use of drones in operation areas, the war on terror may not be won. The evolving acts of terrorism may hinder economic development through direct cost such as loss of labour and capital. We implore the National Treasury and Planning to enhance resources towards the same as soon as normalcy returns. Fourthly, we have the equipping of the forensic laboratory with a proposed allocation of Kshs335 million. The equipping will enable our criminal justice system to resolve cases urgently. Some of the cases may not be resolved without this science. Delay in the completion of this project has led to delayed returns in investment. I want to call upon the National Treasury and Planning and the State Department of Interior to prioritse completion of this critical project. Fifthly, to sustain police welfare, I am happy to note that this Budget has catered for medical and group personal insurance for the police service and the prison service with a proposed allocation of Kshs3.4 billion and Kshs2.3 billion, respectively. National security is an enabler towards the achievement of our priorities as identified in Vision 2030 and the Medium-Term Plan, alongside the economic transformation agenda of the Jubilee Administration. Additionally, the sector is critical towards the attainment of the Big Four Agenda and affordable universal healthcare. The proposed allocation will ensure universal National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cover through public mobilization. Both the police and prison officers are under the NHIF. The State Department will also enhance issuance of identity cards and birth certificates to facilitate admission into the NHIF scheme. On food and nutrition, the State Department of Interior will sensitize the public through"
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