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    "id": 1229439,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri (",
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    "content": "Laikipia East, TSP): Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Kenya and the United Kingdom on defence co-operation. I come from the host county, that is Laikipia County and host constituency, that is Laikipia East constituency and we share partly with Hon. Sarah Korere, the Member for Laikipia North. At the outset, it is good to note that the two countries have a cordial relationship and the affairs of security are paramount to the relationship between Kenya and the United Kingdom. The people of Laikipia also have a fairly good relationship with the British Army and this dates back since I was a young boy. I remember vividly how we used to enjoy going to Nanyuki Town and escorting them to the barracks where they gave us sweets. Those were memorable days until issues to do with terrorism and COVID-19 came up. Mostly, they took advantage of terrorism issues to secure their officers and interactions with the locals almost came to a halt. At the same time, we really enjoyed their being in Laikipia in huge numbers because our business community benefitted and they assisted with social responsibilities. Over time, this has almost come to a halt because they are rarely seen in Nanyuki Town. They also run"
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