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"content": "ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIORITY BOARDING PROTOCOL FOR KDF PERSONNEL"
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"content": "Mover, Hon. Ruweida."
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"content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, aware that Article 239 provides for the national security organs, including the Kenya Defence Forces; further aware that the Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Special Forces play an indispensable role in promoting and safeguarding national security in accordance with the Constitution; recognizing that members of the Forces face life-threatening risks as they carry out their duties to protect our citizens, particularly in high-risk and volatile areas; noting that there is currently no token of appreciation for the remarkable dedication, service and sacrifices made by the Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Special Forces; acknowledging that it is important to accord special privileges and honours to our military and veteran personnel akin to the practice observed in other countries including being allowed to access services like banking hall and boarding of flights ahead of the general public; further acknowledging that this practice would not only instil a sense of pride among the Kenya Defence and Kenya Special Forces personnel, but also enhance their morale and motivation, thereby boosting their performance and commitment to our national security; cognizant of the fact that there exists no national policy or framework to facilitate the implementation of such a practice; now therefore, this House urges that the national Government, through the Ministry of Roads and Transport, encourages local airlines to establish a priority boarding protocol for the Kenya Defence and Kenya Special Forces The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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"content": "personnel which grants them the privilege to board local aircrafts before the general public. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to move this Motion. It is my belief that Members will debate it soberly and support. I wish to convey my condolences to the family of the immediate former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Ogolla and the other departed KDF officers. Indeed, as a country and residents of Lamu East Constituency, we have lost great men and women who had passion and desire for a peaceful country and secure Lamu East Constituency. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I wish to state that Lamu County and in particular Lamu East Constituency are the most affected by the issue of insecurity because of the Al-Shabaab militants. Therefore, the residents of Lamu East are deprived of essential Government services and basic rights. Schools in Basuba Ward have been closed for more than six years. Hospitals are without doctors and medicines. Our roads were rendered impassable and Government aid cannot reach our people because of insecurity. It is only through KDF that schools in Basuba were re-opened; medical personnel and medicines can reach the residents; boreholes are being constructed; and teachers of Basuba ward are airlifted to schools and back home during mid- term break and end of term. In fact, KDF are the source of livelihood for the people of Lamu East Constituency. Without them, life will be very miserable. In his address to the nation, His Excellency the President while conveying the news of the sudden death of immediate former CDF and other military officers reiterated that selflessness, dedication and commitment of our men and women in uniform is important while they serve and protect this nation against any external attack to citizens and their property. Immediately after his remarks, my colleagues in Parliament joined the President in mourning and praising the services of the deceased officers and their dedication to their beloved nation. While I welcome the move by my colleagues in mourning and recognising the important role that KDF is playing in safeguarding our nation, I wish to request that we celebrate and honour them while they are still alive. It is disheartening that Kenyans only wait for someone to die so as to praise them and yet, we are doing nothing to honour and celebrate them while they are alive. It is very crucial to recognise the selfless and dedicated services by those officers. They exhibit unwavering commitment, courage and sacrifice despite the numerous challenges and risks that they face in the line of their duties. I request through this Motion that we allow those men and women in the military to have the privilege of boarding airplanes, Standard Gauge Railway(SGR) and being served in banking halls without subjection to the routine queues. In doing so, we are going to motivate them to work even more to ensure peace and harmony prevail in our country. Finally, the work of KDF is not restricted only to Lamu East and West Pokot, but everywhere in this country. In this regard, I request all Members of this House to pass this Motion as it is and collaborate with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure to come up with the necessary legislation to ensure that legal provisions are set. This will allow the members of KDF and Special Forces to be given priority in our airports, bus stations, banks and all other public institutions where they go to seek services. I, therefore, urge this House to support this Motion. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move and request Major (Rtd.) Bashir to second."
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"speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Sheikh",
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"content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to second the Motion. I thank Hon. Ruweida for bringing this Motion which generally talks about priority boarding protocols for Kenya Defence Forces, Special Forces as well as the veterans. First and foremost, let me also join Kenyans and especially this House in paying my tribute to the late General Ogolla and the other officers who died in a tragic aircraft accident. Kenya and, indeed, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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"content": "the Kenya Defence Forces have lost a gallant general in the name of General Ogolla. I am pretty sure that his life was well-lived while he was in the military. We need to articulate some of the things that he did when he was alive. This protocol is one of the things that this House can do in his memory and that of the officers. General Ogolla was actually the first general in the history of Kenya to die in office and not just die in office, but to die in active duty. It has not happened before. That shows that he was one of a kind. He liked going to the field to be with his troops at any time when he had an opportunity and space. Coming back to this priority boarding protocol for Kenya Defence Forces and the veterans, it is very critical because it is a way of honouring the men and women who serve our country, defending our borders and engaging in activities that threaten their own lives while ensuring that the lives of Kenyans are protected both within and outside the country. This kind of priority protocol is observed in other countries. It is something that honours the men who have sacrificed their lives. Remember some of them are sent outside the country and to places within the country for a year or six months without being with their families, relatives or communities and yet, they do their job, come back, and ensure that our country is safe. This protocol might not be so much, but it is a way of honouring our men, especially the Kenya Defence Forces, who sacrifice a lot. There is so much that they do that the Kenyan public may not be aware of. When we see them in barracks, we might think that they are just there. But let us remember that continuously, those guys are either out in the field, out in training, out in operation areas or outside the country serving in UN peacekeeping missions. I speak from a point of information and knowledge because as I stand here, I am a former Kenya Defence Forces officer. I served in the Kenya Defence Force, and I know what it takes to become an officer or a member of the Kenya Defence Forces. The sacrifice that they make to contribute to the security and well- being of Kenya is enormous. Therefore, I urge the House to support the priority boarding protocol as a way to honour them. What they do for this country, as I said earlier, is enormous. Of course, it is part of their job, but the sacrifice is too much. I plead that this protocol be supported and approved by this House so that the Ministry and the Government department concerned can take up from there. In other jurisdictions and other countries at the airport, you will hear announcements being made for military personnel and military veterans to go forward. In some airports, where it is listed for priority boarding passes for business class, UN or diplomats, there is also a spot for veterans. They are at the same level with the diplomats and other senior personnel. This can happen also in Kenya because it happens in other countries in Africa, in Europe and in America. It is important that we also do the same to honour our men and women in service and those who have served, just like some of our colleagues here who have served in the military, myself included, so that we can say we did our job, we did our time in the Kenya Defence Forces and those who are continuing are also doing the same work. As I second, I plead with the House to ensure that the priority boarding protocol for Kenya Defence Forces and veterans is passed so that we can honour them. Thank you very much, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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"content": " On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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