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    "id": 677302,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/677302/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gethenji",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2874,
        "legal_name": "James Ndungu Gethenji",
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    "content": "accountability in the manner in which funds within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are utilised which is in line with our Constitution. We also sought to amend Clause 39; the justification being the amendment seeks to ensure that the Defence Council prepares an annual report for each financial year and submits it to the President and Parliament. This amendment retains the oversight role of Parliament particularly in financial matters. Clause 41 was amended and the justification was that the proposed amendment seeks to delete paragraph (e) in light of the deletion of Clause 34 which had provided for auxiliary reserve forces. Further, the amendment seeks to ensure that the Standing Orders to be made by the Chief of Defence Forces or by the commander of a service of the Defence Forces or the commandant of the constabulary are not inconsistent with the principal KDF Act, 2012. Having given those amendments, the input of all the Members is very much appreciated. The work done and all the submissions given by the people who presented themselves before the Committee are greatly appreciated. We assure you that we have taken enough time and done enough due diligence of the Act and the amendments proposed to ensure that the usability of the new law will be functional for the user and in line with our Constitution and help the KDF in delivering their service to this great Republic. With that, I beg to second."
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