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    "id": 98947,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/98947/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Maj-Gen. Nkaisserry",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Defence",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 192,
        "legal_name": "Joseph Kasaine Ole Nkaissery",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The armed forces has no law, policy or instruction directed at any section of the armed forces community that bars, restricts or limits either by gender, status or religion the wearing of non-uniform clothing. However, it would amount to contravention of armed forces laws and regulations to mix military uniforms and civilians clothing. This would definitely negate the essence of uniformity. It is not possible to allow a section of the armed forces personnel to wear any other clothing other than military uniform during working hours. Further, the worshippers are not restricted to change into their religion attire when they go for brief moments of invocation. In fact, during the month of Ramadhan, Muslims, with the exception of those on critical military duties, are allowed and are relieved of strenuous responsibility. (b) As already mentioned, there is no directive I would want gotten rid of with regard to this, since the concern raised is unfounded. I am, therefore, aware that there is no discrimination of Muslims in the armed forces. This can be attested to by the number of mosque buildings in various military barracks. Catholics and Protestants are not given any special preference against that given to Muslims. The question of discrimination is, perhaps, a perception and not anything tangible."
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