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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Soipan Tuya",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Defence",
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        "legal_name": "Roselinda Soipan Tuya",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there was the question by the hon. Senator for Migori on the limits of what KDF should and can do, once deployed. The definition of deployment is very clear as stated in the Constitution. The KDF do not undertake investigations. They do not undertake any form of arrests and they do not deal with any internal criminal liability issues. There are institutions that are tasked with that mandate and the role of the KDF is then restricted to restoring stability, leaving out all these other issues to the relevant agencies of Government. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for admitting that the support of KDF to the NPS is indeed working in the north rift and this has been attested to by the Senator for West Pokot. We appreciate that feedback, but unfortunately, the KDF cannot be everywhere. However, as I said earlier on, insecurity has gone down in the north rift. Yes, there are instances where it is escalating in other parts of the country and that has been noted. These are the issues that are in constant deliberation between the national security organs. The procedures are very clear. If the KDF is called upon, comes in to support the NPS in the areas that were stated, for example, in Isiolo, Meru and the other parts of the country where internal strife seems to be escalating. As I said, the situation in north rift is good. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on the question by the Senator for Lamu, there is a fresh incident of 13th March of which I am aware of the incident in Kiunga, and it is a matter that is actively under investigation. Like I said earlier on, the KDF is actively deployed in Lamu under the Operation Amani Boni. I would not wish to comment on the processes that are undergoing Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to this specific case of the invasion in Lamu that involved chiefs and other people in that area, I would like to assure the Senator that the matter is actively under investigation. I am sure that as the Senator of Lamu, he knows how to plug himself in and know what is happening. I, therefore, invite him to have a discussion outside this House. For the hon. Senator for Kakamega County, I will pass those greetings to the generals and most probably they are watching. We thank him for appreciating their role. The scope and the duration for the deployment of KDF is clearly spelt out. Even the matter of the deployment that happened on 25th June is still active in court. The scope as defined by the Constitution and the relevant laws, cannot allow for a degeneration. This is because, even the duration clearly defines how long the KDF can continue to be deployed in these situations. The NSC is also properly designed to monitor constantly. This is also The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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