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    "id": 1403184,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kwanza, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi",
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    "content": "This Motion is very appropriate because members of the armed forces risk their lives to protect innocent Kenyans. It is only fair that we encourage other Kenyans to get into the armed forces and protect us in future and for prosperity. Therefore, this Motion is quite appropriate so that when one is serving or has served in the armed forces, they are accorded the necessary respect as the Mover of this Motion has suggested. We will treat them as exceptional. I have travelled around the world and in many airports, there is a very important person (VIP) section. During the boarding of the flight, the announcer always gives priority to VIPs. That does not happen in Kiswahili-speaking countries. We do not do that in Kenya, Tanzania or other places. I have seen that in English and French-speaking countries. I also saw that in South Korea. They recognise the armed forces, particularly those who have retired and those who are currently serving. They are given first priority even in terms of sitting. You will find them sitting in very comfortable seats in the plane. We should do that because we lead by example. If we have seen this happening elsewhere, what stops us from doing the same here? However, Kenyans are funny. Some people take advantage of such privileges even where they are not supposed to. Some may take advantage and pretend to be a brother to a lieutenant colonel to get a better seat. We should not allow that. However, let us give those men and women in our society special recognition so that others will also be encouraged to join the armed forces. That is all we need to do. We have seen the risks they face. Gen. Ogolla and other fallen heroes died because of doing their work. I also suggest that they should be given some special awards at their retirement so that others can be encouraged to work hard for our country. I support the Motion."
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