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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Richard Tong’i (Nyaribari Chache, JP)",
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    "content": "The reason is that we find the words used are discriminatory. It criminalises the Army, the Veteran, and we think the change will help. In sub-clause 2, we are deleting the word “proviso”. The justification is that the provision violates Article 27(4) of the Constitution, which prohibits the State from discriminating directly or indirectly on grounds of health status. The provision criminalises and punishes military veterans who have suffered mental illness as a result of their service. Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, it is important for Kenyans and all Members to appreciate that those are the only officers who put on uniform and risk dying while serving Kenyans. We need to appreciate that over time, this has a mental impact. It affects them and their families. Waking up every morning to risk dying for the sake of Kenyans is not a mean achievement. Earlier on, we had a response to a Statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security. Members were in unison that the only group of people that could manage the menace in the Rift Valley is the army. Considering what they have done before, given a chance, they would do it a lot better. That kind of assignment takes a toll on one’s mental health and, therefore, this provision should not be used because it discriminates the same officers who are putting their lives on the line 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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