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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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    "content": "that the President was really inspiring hope in Kenyans. He gave the history and journey that Kenya has walked since he took over a year ago. He addressed several issues that are important to Kenyans, ranging from the economy and its trajectory, food security, national security, housing, UHC and many others. I want to mention a few things, starting with matters of national security. The President started by outlining his commitment to Kenyans to give the National Police Service (NPS) financial autonomy to enable them execute their mandate to serve Kenyans and ensure that Kenya is safe. He lived true to his promise to Kenyans. In the first Executive Order, he gave the police financial autonomy. As the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs, I can confirm that. It is true that Kenya has had security challenges, ranging from cattle rustling, terrorism and especially banditry in the North Rift and North Eastern parts of the country. Our very disciplined, committed and competent security forces have continuously been executing their mandate to ensure that Kenya is safe. In the endeavour to make sure that our police officers and our security forces are well equipped to execute their mandate, the modernisation programme that the President had promised Kenyans is on course. We can all confirm that the issue of cattle rustling and banditry in the North Rift has significantly reduced. Members who hail from that region can confirm the same. Of course, we still have a few challenges, but we are really up to the task. He also mentioned the issue of the National Youth Service (NYS). We are going to double the intake and ensure that, in future, 80 per cent of NYS graduates are recruited into the security forces; that is, the NPS and KDF. On international obligations, the country is on the right track. We are proud that Kenya has cemented its position in the global arena, especially in matters peace. We are currently participating in several countries which we are helping to stabilise peace, including the anticipated deployment of our forces to Haiti. On food security, the President clearly stated what the Kenya Kwanza Government has managed to do. The subsidy on fertilizers has increased produce and doubled harvest in less than a year. He talked about reducing post-harvest losses through the provision of dryers. I am proud that the first consignment will be in the country in a week or two. On UHC, this House passed a Bill to establish the Health Facility Improvement Fund, which will reinvest the funds generated by health facilities for their improvement and for better service delivery to Kenyans. It is going to be a game changer. The leading cause of poverty and sale of property in our communities is high hospitals bills due to lack of insurance cover. Once this programme is rolled out, that problem is going to be a thing of the past. This is a big achievement and a commitment that the President has lived up to. On housing, we have made great progress. There are many housing units coming up all over the country. I am sure in due course Kenyans will live in a dignified manner. On the Eurobond debt that has continuously been a concern to Kenyans, as has been said by a majority of Members who have spoken before me, we were in a hole. We are aware of the kind of burden and debts that were on our shoulders when the Kenya Kwanza Government took over. We are proud that the President committed and promised the country that in due course we are going to live up to the obligation of clearing the Ksh300 billion debt that is due. We are aware of the challenges including, of course, the fluctuation of the shilling against the dollar and other major currencies. We know the challenges that are there, including the issue of fluctuation of the Kenyan Shilling against the dollar and other major currencies. Members have talked about the cost of living and the cost of petroleum products. However, it is good to note that – Members should be very honest – this is an issue that is beyond Kenya as a country. It is a global challenge and problem. The President and the Kenya Kwanza Government are doing their best to cushion Kenyans. Subsidy is not a solution to this. The 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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