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    "id": 1264243,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kericho County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Kemei",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I stand to support the Motion and appreciate the Committee on Delegated Legislation for bringing this Motion concerning the National Peace Support Operations Fund. In our disciplined forces, the military do so much for our country and the countries they are sent to for peace missions. They protect civilians, they actively prevent conflicts and they strengthen our security. These are people we should celebrate. They leave their families and give themselves fully to serve humanity. They do not only serve our country, but they also serve the people of the world. Our disciplined forces play a very vital role for Kenya to be known internationally and to be at par with other countries. In that case, I support that more funding be given to them. For them to have less risks in life, they need improved and modern equipment. In this day and era, other countries have improved their equipment. We cannot compete with them favourably if we are using old equipment. Our forces will be celebrated more in the world if we improve their equipment. The working conditions of our forces need to be improved. However, that cannot happen if more funding is not given to them. Their families that support them and give them to Kenya and the world need to be supported and compensated in a way. The disciplined forces are usually away from their families for a long duration of time. Therefore, I want to request that we also consider their families as we look at their living conditions and them having 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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