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    "content": "There is no need to erect a wall. Walls were built during the Cold War. Why do we have to go back there? We are supposed to integrate all the people of the eastern part of Africa and Somalia is part of it. Somalis have even got cousins across the border. We really do not need those walls. We should use the human resources that we have so that even a Somali child will enjoy the freedom and liberty of crossing the borders. We must put an end to Al Shabaab activities . Our KDF forces in Kismayu should move to Baidoa and crush the Al Shabaab . We have capable soldiers who can control that area up to Juba with minimal loss of lives. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to security in our cities, it is alarming that we are even losing hon. Members, MCAs and businessmen because of thuggery in our cities. The Kenyan police officers should be given the right equipment and incentives so that we are secure in our cities. It is alleged that even Mogadishu is more secure than Nairobi. I am pleading with the national Government to ensure that hon. Members and members of the public are secure within the cities and our borders. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to corruption, the President did something very good. However, his call for people mentioned in his report to step aside is not in the law. Personally, I would like to see those who are culpable to be taken to court and be bonded. If they are not guilty, they will be freed. I am not for this “stepping aside” issue. They should be taken to court. The EACC should come up with a list that shows, for example, that a particular file for a particular person has been taken to the DPP so that we can challenge the DPP. If he is not doing his work, then he should also leave. This list is not complete. We should have a list from all the county governments because there is no county government where there is no corruption. I am surprised that my county is not on this list. There is corruption in almost all the counties. The EACC should go and do their work properly, or else we shall ask Parliament to dissolve the EACC. This is not the type of list that they can bring to us. Some of the reasons mentioned here are based on flimsy grounds. I support those who have said that some of these names are not worth being debated in this Parliament. They should have categorized those who are still being investigated, those whose files have been completed and then we shall give them the thumbs up. What are we now going to tell Kenyans? I am ashamed of this list. They should go back and do their work well. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to foreign relations, the President said that he has been to many countries. I applaud him for that because he has gone there and come back with goodies. However, I would like to say something about our envoys. Chair, you were once an ambassador and you know that there are people who have been forgotten. Our honorary consulars are not given any incentives and yet quite a number of them are doing a very good job. For example, the one for Vancouver has brought to the country more than 300 tourists. There is also one from Morocco and Beirut whose economy is flourishing. Therefore, we should give them incentives so that they promote Kenya. Some of them are doing a good job out of their own pockets. We must motivate them so that they promote the name of Kenya. Thank you."
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