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    "id": 420548,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Musila",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "David Musila",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to second this amendment. In seconding, I want to thank the Mover of the original Motion because the pride of any nation is through its security forces. Anything that happens surrounds the security of the nation. For some time now, we have realized how important it is for us to look after our military and our security personnel, particularly when they are injured in the line of duty. This has not just come up now. It was realized some time ago when an insurance firm by the name United Insurance Company was used by the armed forces as its life insurance cover provider. Unfortunately, this insurance company went under. Many members of the armed forces who were maimed, injured and killed were not compensated; neither were their families. As I speak, the company is under receivership. Therefore, it is timely that this matter is sorted out as quickly as possible. I want to confirm that having served in the Ministry of State for Defence, as recently as two years ago, there exists a life insurance policy for all military personnel. I am not very conversant with the Kenya Police and others. As I speak, I can confirm that the military personnel like the army, navy and the air force have insurance covers. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this Motion has been improved by the amendment that I have stood to support. The insurance cover that exists now is for life. This one is paid out once one has been injured or dies on duty. The amendment that has been introduced by the distinguished Senator for Siaya provides a specific amount for education that will go to cover officers. That is what hon. Sen. Muthama is proposing. This is an education fund that will be provided by the insurance company, not just to be paid after death, but one that will continue to be paid until the next of kin; the children The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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