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    "id": 1339828,
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    "speaker_name": "Homa Bay Town, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I move for adjournment of the House on a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the proposed deployment of Kenyan Police to Haiti. Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), I seek leave for the adjournment of the House for purposes of discussing a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the intended deployment of Kenyan Police to the Republic of Haiti on a security intervention mission. Hon, Temporary Speaker, it has been recently reported in print and electronic media that the Government of the Republic of Kenya is to contribute approximately 1,000 police officers to a multi-national force to assist in Haiti, as the country contends with widespread gang violence following the approval by the United Nations Security Council. However, as a country, it is important to approach this issue with utmost consideration, for it raises questions that resonate with the primary duty of our National Police Service, which is to maintain internal security, law and order. Our police services primary duty is to protect its citizens against internal threats. Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is vital to recognise the context of Haiti, which is plagued by decades of violent internal strife and a history of successful coups against its last four presidents. This backdrop adds a layer of complexity to Kenya’s planned foreign intervention mission. We cannot overlook the unfortunate instances where Kenyan police have encountered grave danger while combating insecurity on home soil. Regrettably, the Government has neither provided clear communication or explanation to Kenyans nor their representatives in the National Assembly concerning the mission, training of the officers, the scope of their involvement in the mission and, most importantly, the measures that have been put in place to ensure their safety and the well-being of their families. Of want is that there is uncertainty as to whether the Republic of Haiti is a reciprocating country within the meaning of Section 107 of the National Police Service Act to qualify for the service of Kenyan Police officers. Article 238(1) of the Constitution underscores the importance of national security, encompassing the protection of our territory and the protection of our people. Since the country has been witnessing a surge in insecurity in various parts of the country, it is imperative for the Government to conduct an assessment to ensure that our homeland security is not compromised. This matter is of utmost importance to our nation and warrants this House's thorough deliberation and careful consideration. Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is against this background that I seek leave for adjournment of the House to discuss this matter of grave national concern. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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