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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden Duale",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Defence",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, KDF established Odha Camp in the early 1980s for the purpose of supporting civil authority in the maintenance of peace in Moyale and its environment, particularly to deter incursions due to prolonged regional conflict leading to the killing of Kenyans and destruction of property. It is also important to underscore that Moyale is a strategic entry point into our country and a link to the greater Horn of Africa. Against this backdrop, therefore, the incursions experience worsened over time, reaching their peak in the 1980s and continue to date though on a reduced scale owing to increased security measures. I am sure my good friend, Professor, needs a military camp there more than any other person in this House because of the insecurity in those parts of the country - that the KDF will deal with. Secondly, there is rampant cross-border cattle rustling as well as human, arms, drugs and contraband goods trafficking. The KDF, working together with other security agencies in a multi-agency setup, plays a critical role to mitigate this growing challenge that is compounded by the emergency of terrorism. Prior to the establishment of Odha Military Camp, incursions threatened to completely disrupt the socio-economic activities of the local communities. However, due to the security umbrella provided by KDF and other multi-agency teams from Odha within the framework of working with other security players, Moyale Town and its environs are economically thriving today. It is one of the best towns where you can find even a five-star hotel. The KDF’s continued presence at Odha Military Camp is desirable. It is an important part of our strategic military posture to secure the Kenyan borders by enabling proactive response to any challenge. If you look at the Strategic Plan of KDF, you will see that we have five military camps in the Northern Kenya region located in Turkana, West Pokot, Marsabit, Wajir and Mandera. This is part of making sure that, with the conflicts in the Horn of Africa, we secure our borders from South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and all our neighbours. We have five land neighbours and one sea neighbour. 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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