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    "content": "It is also important to articulate Kenya’s vision for the peaceful, prosperous and stable neighbouring Somalia as a matter of great national interest to Kenya. Kenya has over the years invested immense diplomatic energy and financial resources in the search for a stable and secure Somalia. Before doing so, may I, first, express our nation’s full support to the Kenyan men and women of uniform who are currently engaged in Somalia. We applaud their sacrifice and commitment to serve our country at a great risk. We recognize their efforts to help the people of Somalia regain their peace and security and also secure back their stability. Their engagement in Somalia is in furtherance of the region’s security in the Horn of Africa and not just limited to the protection of Kenya’s own national interests. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Kenya launched Operation Linda Nchi in October last year. The purpose of this operation was to degrade the Al Shabaab militia in Somalia who were posing a security challenge to this country and hence threatening Kenya’s security and economic interest. Internationally, Kenya’s initiative to enter Somalia has gained support and as a result of this, the African Union requested Kenya to join the AMISOM in November, 2011. The status of the military operation as at now is that the Kenya Defence Forces have captured the final objective of the town of Kismayu which was the heartland of the"
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