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"speaker_name": "Hon. Lentoimaga",
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"content": "Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise to support the Petition by Hon. M’eruaki on the issue of the Kenya Defence Forces. I really admire the disciplined forces but, sometimes, I am surprised at the way they treat the servicemen. Just like what Hon. M’eruaki has said, I had a similar case. I raised an issue about a serviceman who had deserted service on very valid reasons five months ago. I am the one who brought him back. Instead of being treated leniently and allowed to present his case, he was put in custody where he is up to now. He is being denied basic entitlements like salary and food. I had to hire a lawyer to defend him. The Committee needs to look at the current Act and see how it can be amended to be favourable and humane to the servicemen. Otherwise, there are many of them suffering, especially when they desert service. Thank you."
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