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    "content": "patriotism and speak in one voice. That way, a message will be send to Al Shabaab that we are not shaken. As we go on recess, I would request that His Excellency the President considers calling for a national conference on security where all Kenyans will exchange views, identify our weak links and fix them. Madam Temporary Speaker, Sir, our KDF soldiers went to Somalia for the sole purpose of safeguarding our own country and our soldiers are doing a commendable job. I would encourage that we do not demoralize our soldiers when they engage in such business. As they engage the Al Shabaab in Garissa, what they need is encouragement. Madam Temporary Speaker, we should also look at our systems. It is not enough to change people at the top. Those who are in positions may not effectively change everything. We may have Hon. Nkaisserry and Mr. Boinett there today, but they cannot make changes alone. We need to look at the systems and I fully encourage the Government to consider involving the local communities in their own security. Even in the recruitment of police, let them be recruited from the local community, trained and posted there to look after the people. This is what used to happen. The issue of facilitation of our security people on the ground needs to be looked at. Every year, we vote a lot of funds to the departments concerned with security. But, have we ever asked ourselves how much of those funds have been devolved to the security units? It is possible that a lot of the funds are being used at the headquarters, while on the ground there are no vehicles, fuel or adequate and effective arms to deal with insecurity. Madam Temporary Speaker, corruption has to be dealt with once and for all. While we may say and set timelines, it is our wish that we can handle these issues within sixty days, but the reality is that it may take time."
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