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    "id": 1056525,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambaa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Koinange",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Paul Koinange",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the Budget Policy Statement 2021 because of the policy priorities that it will accord the national security sector. The role of security in economic development cannot be gainsaid as an environment free of conflicts is a boost into investor confidence and is the process of implementing the Big Four Agenda plan. The National security is a prerequisite for any development to take place. The role of various security agents helps to bring out confidence in the minds of the people. If they are assured of security, the economy and market will equally have their trust and support which in turn will bring about progress and development. As part of post COVID-19 measures, I am happy that the Government will enhance budgetary allocation to facilitate delivery of services by security agencies. Police and national Government administration officers play a critical role in maintaining law and order, adherence to curfew and other rules and regulations put in place to contain Coronavirus pandemic including contact tracing. Part of the resources proposed in this BPS will be used to sensitise the police and national Government administration officers on appropriate COVID-19 personal safety measures to protect themselves and those they serve from being infected by the virus. It would also provide police officers with adequate protective gear and equipment including face masks, sanitisers and hand- washing facilities. To further enhance security operation during and after the pandemic, BPS priorities are: Operationalisation of the newly gazetted police stations; implementation of border security management system to enhance cross border movements of both passengers and goods and acquisition of additional assorted security equipment to enhance mobility of both police and national Government administration officers. 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."
}