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"content": "Hon. Raso."
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"content": " Thank you very much Hon. Deputy Speaker. I also thank Hon. Ruweida for bringing this important Motion. Those of us with a military background acknowledge that soldiery is one of the oldest professions. The word 'soldier' comes from the Latin word ' solidus', which was a gold coin used to pay soldiers who fought in the Roman army. A soldier is a man or woman who fights for their government and carries weapons, risking their lives in the process. This Motion speaks to the heart of the country. We must see the good things about our country and celebrate them. The KDF (Kenya Defence Forces) is deployed to areas that are experiencing conflict and unrest. When they arrive, Kenyans feel safe and reassured as the KDF is known to restore normalcy and bring peace to the affected areas. This is a testament to the high regard and confidence that Kenyans have for their armed 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": "This Motion now addresses what civilised nations provide or give to those who pay the ultimate price for their countries. We used to believe that generals walk on water because of the protection and security they are provided with. They were always guarded and their headquarters and transport were well protected. When General Ogolla visited his troops in Marakwet, he was simply fulfilling his duties as a General, which included visiting the troops and assuring them that their work was noble and that they were protecting the life and property. This was his message to both the soldiers and the citizens of Kenya. In the process, he and the men and women accompanying him lost their lives. Many people are wondering how the General died in that aircraft. There is a lot of speculation around it. However, I want to emphasise that based on my experience while working in the KDF and being close to many great generals like General Tonje, who served Kenya with distinction, generals travel in safe transport that is well-maintained. They are driven by first-class drivers and flown by the best pilots in the forces. For this reason, we should allow KDF to conduct a proper investigation concerning what happened. Finally, as Kenyans, we must begin to appreciate those who give their lives for our safety. When we talk about KDF, we are not talking about any other armed force. We are talking about the safety and sovereignty of the Republic of Kenya. In America, when airlines are calling for boarding…"
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"content": "Allow him one more minute."
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"content": " In America, when airlines are calling for boarding, they first call the veterans and those in uniform. This is how much they respect their soldiers. Therefore, I urge my Honourable colleagues to support this Motion so that it becomes etched in our laws. As a country, we should be known for respecting and honouring our armed forces. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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"content": "The Member for Vihiga County, Hon. Beatrice Adagala."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I also stand to support this Motion by Hon. Ruweida on the establishment of a priority boarding protocol for KDF and the special forces personnel on local airlines. Those brave men and women have dedicated their lives to protecting our country and its borders, and ensuring our safety as a nation. It is only fitting that we honour them by providing them with that privilege. Since those officers work in various stations across the country, I hope and believe that the Government, through the concerned Ministry, will look into this. This will ensure that our Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are given priority in boarding at the airports and buses. As a result, the officers will reach their designated work stations early enough and deliver their mandate effectively. I would like to use this opportunity to send my condolences to the family and friends of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and other officers who perished last week in the military helicopter crash. On behalf of my family and the people of Vihiga County, I send my condolences. It is very sad to us as a nation. The men and women who serve in KDF should be given the necessary respect and priority in everything. This will ensure that they lead comfortable lives and ease their movements around. We have visited other jurisdictions in the world and seen how their service men and women are given priority in everything. Hon. Ruweida has brought this Motion at the right time. I support it and urge other Members to support those men and women who do great work for our nation. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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"content": "The next chance goes to the Member for Samburu West, Hon. Lesuuda. She is not in the Chamber. Hon. David Ochieng’, Member for Ugenya."
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"content": " Thank you so much, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I thank Hon. Ruweida for bringing this timely Motion. 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": "It is a shame that this kind of a protocol is something that we have to discuss on the Floor of this House. This should be something that goes without saying. How we treat our armed forces and other people who serve the country is very important. Our military has been on the spotlight in the last few days. Throughout our processes in the country, starting with budget-making, we endeavour to ensure that our defence forces are very well taken care of. In my opinion, the important thing for us as a country is to live by what is set under Article 10 of the Constitution. This should be the beginning and the end of how we run the affairs of the country. The day we decide that we will run this country based on a shared set of values, principles, patriotism, integrity, taking care of each other and ensuring that all of us grow together to build the country, we will get it right. This is the best way to treat all our citizens. It has been so disheartening this last one week as we mourned the CDF, who is a gentleman par excellence. He was a cool guy who could not do an offence. However, speculation is now rife about how his death occurred. For example, there is fatigue in the military. Many people are using military aircrafts or there was a helicopter that was supposed to have carried the CDF, but it did not. This is happening because we are slowly trending on a very dangerous path. We are almost politicising our military. One thing that we have done very well as a country is to keep our military off politics. I wish this remains so. I advise all politicians in this country, from the top all the way down, to keep the military out of politics. Let us endeavour to ensure that they remain as they have been: professional, with integrity and doing their job the way they do. The whole world respects our military. We cannot bring that image down. Doing what Hon. Ruweida is proposing here will be one of the ways of honouring our soldiers in the country. The second way will be how we recruit military staff. In the last six years, we have had issues with their recruitment. This is an area that should be handled. We should always ensure that part of our public service is left to be run like the clock-work. It is the best we can do for the country. Kenya is not only a small country but also, it has probably the biggest military in this part of the world. If anything happens that undermines their integrity, preparedness and stature as a formation, it will be worse for this country. I request those who are concerned to take action. I believe that this should just go without saying. As we often see when we travel, the people who work for airlines ask for your name when you get to the airport. For example, I say my name is Hon. David Ochieng’, Member for Ugenya. They then ask for your identification card. If you do not have it, issues will arise. At that point, you tell them you have a copy in your phone. Everyone has now embraced technology. However, the airline staff will still refuse to accept the digital copy. This is largely because of the loss of values and things that bind us and which we share. I repeat that, if this country can live under what we agreed to do under Article 10 of the Constitution, then we can go very far. I request the concerned parties, that is, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) to ensure that people understand and know what is set out under Article 10 of the Constitution and let Kenyans live by it. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I support the Motion."
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