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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Tarus",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister, Office of the President",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stephen Kipkiyeny Tarus",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that two soldiers have been affected by the Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Currently, one of the soldiers is on treatment at the Forces Memorial Hospital as an out-patient. Another soldier who served in the same mission, died of the same disease early this year. This is a motor-neuron disease which affects human beings. Therefore, it has nothing to do with peace- keeping duties. (b) The Kenyan soldiers who are deployed in peace-keeping missions are well versed on their safety while serving with the UN. Before deployment, the soldiers undergo free Deployment and Mission Specific Training. On arrival, they also receive In-Mission Training. Depending on the degree of risk in the mission area, the Government equips the soldiers with the appropriate kit. (c) Where our soldiers are to be deployed in nuclear, biological and chemical radiation threat environment, they are provided with protective masks, coveralls, gloves, personal decontamination kit and all related equipment, including maintenance and supplies. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am happy to note that so far, we have not deployed our soldiers in any of these harmful environments. (d) In the event of death, the UN compensates an individual up to US$50,000. The terms of compensation are normally agreed upon between the UN and the troops-contributing country. In addition to the compensation by the UN, our soldiers are covered by the Group Personal Assurance Policy."
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