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    "id": 872079,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, this is Petition No.4 of 2019 regarding unfair dismissal of Ex-Corporal Benjamin Chelang’a by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). 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-Cpl Benjamin Chelang’a Lombelo regarding unfair termination of employment by the Kenya Defence Forces. Hon. Members, the petitioner alleges that while serving as a corporal at the Kenya Defence Forces, 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 the Court Martial or any other appropriate court. However, Article 95 (2), which provides that the National Assembly deliberates on and resolves issues of concern to the people, obligates the House to also attempt to address such matters with a view to resolving them. It may be well that the grievances of the petitioner may be resolved without having to result to a Court Martial process. This 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 with Standing Order 227 (2). I thank you, Hon. Members. There is a petition by Hon. Sunkuyia, Member for Kajiado West."
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