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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 225(2)(b), I hereby convey to the House that my office is in receipt of a petition from one ex-Corporal Benjamin Chelang’a regarding unfair termination of employment by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). The petitioner alleges that while serving as a corporal at the KDF he was unfairly disciplined on false accusation, imprisoned for 42 days and later dismissed from service even after seeking early retirement. The petitioner claims that this action contravenes Article 41 of the Constitution and the provisions of the Employment Act, 2007 (Cap.226). The petitioner, therefore, prays that the National Assembly examines the legitimacy of the process applied in his dismissal, and in the classification of his conduct as ‘’Good’’ instead of ‘’Very Good’’ as indicated in the termination of service certificate. Hon. Members, you will agree with me that the prayers sought by the petitioner can be settled at a court martial or any other appropriate court. However, Article 95(2) of the Constitution provides that the National Assembly deliberates on and resolves issues of concern to the people, and also obligates the House to attempt to address such matters with a view to resolving them. It may well be that the grievances of the petitioner may be resolved without having to resort to a court martial or any other court for that matter. Hon. Members, the Petition, therefore, stands committed to the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare for consideration. The Committee is requested to consider the Petition and report its findings within 60 days in accordance to Standing Order No.227(2). Next Order!"
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