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    "id": 1400905,
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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": "I agree with him that Article 243(3) (b) of the Constitution provides for that. It allows KDF when called upon, particularly in an emergency like what is happening now in parts of Tana River, Garissa, and Lamu to come in and assist citizens. We did that during the El Nino. In fact, today, we have heard that all the dams are overflowing. We expect, in the next four days, a lot of flooding in Garissa, Tana River and Lamu to be very specific. I agree with him. Of course, in concurrence with the Commander-in-Chief, there are many things that we will do. Like in other countries, we are thinking of establishing a formal and a legally construction industrial company within KDF, where they can be sent to remote parts in secure regions, to construct roads, dams and build schools. So, the Defence Council is working on that to make sure that we have a specific department on construction, just like in other countries, for example, the United States of America (USA) and Egypt. This is so that where contractors cannot reach because of the terrain or insecurity, the military have a wing that can do national projects. We are going to work with the leadership of Garissa, Tana River and Lamu. We are working with them now in the Boni enclave to make sure that terrorists do not cross from Somalia into our country. On the question by the Senator for Kitui, Sen. Wambua, Article 187 is very specific on transfer of functions. Whether it was done procedurally, or due process was not followed, it was done by the previous administration. I want to assure you that Governor Sonko's issue on the creation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) and any other organ outside the Constitution will never be created under the administration led by Hon. William Ruto. That will never happen. I came to office in September, 2022. We found the Park and our business was to make sure, as Senator Nairobi said, that we complete the Park and hand over. As a former Member of Parliament (MP), this House has an obligation through its Committees, to go and find out why Article 187 was violated by the previous leadership. I do not think I can carry myself. I was not part and parcel of those who violated Article 187 in those days. Thank you."
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