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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gethenji",
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        "legal_name": "James Ndungu Gethenji",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for your indulgence and for setting the record straight. Sections 37 and 283 of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Act contemplate the conclusion of an agreement to provide for the legal status and exercise of jurisdiction by the service authorities of visiting forces within the Republic of Kenya. This also necessitated the conclusion of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the UK which was signed on 9th December 2015 and once ratified, will then supersede the current MOU. The objective of the DCA is to enhance cooperation between the Republic of Kenya and the UK by creating a framework for exchange of experience and knowledge for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The DCA contains 26 articles which I will read to allow Members to enrich the debate which is to follow. There is the preamble which sets out the reasons and aspirations for which the DCA is made. Article 1 is the interpretation clause. Article 2 identifies the aims of the DCA. Articles 3 and 4 outline the scope of the DCA and the forms of cooperation to be pursued by the parties respectively. Article 5 outlines how the DCA will be implemented. Article 6 outlines instances under which the host or sending nation may exercise jurisdiction over visiting forces. Article 7 regulates the usage of arms and other defence articles. Article 8 outlines measures to ensure protection of the environment. Articles 9 and 10 regulate access by the visiting forces to the host countries defence facilities including their training areas. Article 11 provides a framework under which civil claim may be pursued against the visiting forces. They may import or export goods. Articles 14 and 15 of the Defence Cooperation Agreement govern issues relating to finance. Articles 16 to 19 regulate the usage of identification documents by the visiting forces, registration of service motor vehicles and investigation of accidents, which is one of the issues which has been prevalent there before. Articles 20 and 21 regulate the provision of healthcare by the visiting forces. Articles 22 regulate the protection of information. Article 23 regulates the interaction between the visiting forces and local communities in the host nation. Article 24 creates an institutional framework for the implementation of the Defence Cooperation Agreement and creates an intergovernmental liaison committee for trial of offences concerning murder and grievous harm against territory of the host country. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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