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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as we talk about security in this nation, we all know as Kenyans that the prerequisite of a nation's development hinges upon security among other factors but security is paramount because as you know, Kenya is one of the countries that depend on tourism for foreign exchange earnings. People who come here should be secure particularly on our roads as they move around the country. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are now gearing towards the Vision 2030. We, as a nation, need to have a 24-hour economy. To go into a 24-hour economy in the state of insecurity that we are in is not tenable. So, this is a serious issue of national concern that cuts across parties. Now that we are under one Government, there is no need to seek political mileage for any reason. Security is a matter of national importance. We were elected as Members of Parliament and we represent thousands of people in our constituencies. They have sent us here to discuss about their security and problems which they go through. Indeed, when I see people dying in my constituency and other parts of Kenya, I feel very sorry for them. Yesterday we saw, on television, the public demonstrating along the road to Narok Town, because a young lady was grabbed and bad things, which I do not need mention here, happened to her. It is an eyesore and something that we must address as a Government, so that Kenyans can move freely on the roads and do businesses in a secure environment. Indeed, I do not want to condemn anybody or any particular person, because there are very good police officers who are working in this country. They are doing a tremendous job. I think that it is the duty of those in power to ensure that officers who are doing a good job are commended and, indeed, motivated through promotion and other things. We should also give them good equipment to do their work. We, as leaders, are here as the voice of Kenyans. However, when we request that something be done to those officers who do a good job, we are accused of being hecklers. They say that we are just vindictive, or talking about our own people, when some of us who have been in Government, know what discipline is all about. In the military, I commanded more than 3,000 officers. Indeed, I promoted and awarded those who deserved it. So, when I say that somebody is not working, people should believe it because I have managed human beings. As a Military Colonel, I know what it is to be disciplined and do the job accordingly."
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