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    "id": 1264285,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1264285/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Marsabit County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Naomi Waqo",
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    "content": " When we send our troops to some of those areas, it takes them a lot of courage and sacrifice because some of them have young families and are exposed to a lot of danger. They leave their families unsure of whether they will be lucky to return. As a result of such heinous acts by terrorists, many children have been orphaned and young women widowed. At the moment, all we can do is condole with the families that have been affected and request the Government to give them all the necessary support that they need. The family members of fallen soldiers are psychologically traumatised. So, they need counselling and better support. As we send soldiers on such missions, some special grants should be put aside so that in case of anything, their families can be attended to urgently. The equipment that are used, and especially vehicles, should be modernised. Your enemies would always want to capitalise on your weaknesses. They have now realised that even the vehicles that our troops use are not strong enough. Majority of them have lost their lives while going to serve Kenyans or giving services where they are needed. Therefore, we should be ready. I am glad the Chairman has reported that they have been considered in the budget that we recently approved, and in all previous budgets. Going forward, there should be enough budgetary allocations to take care of our soldiers. Article 27 of the Constitution provides that every person is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law. This means that even the soldiers have equal right to life and need to be protected. As they protect the lives of others, they should also be protected. This is the responsibility of our Government. It is high time Kenyans changed their tactics and saw how best we can protect our troops which are within and outside the country. Currently, the families of the fallen soldiers are suffering in different ways. Special consideration should, therefore, be taken for the said families, especially the young women who have been widowed and the orphans who have been left behind by the heroes. I support."
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