Aden Bare Duale

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• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: approval. This will give us a clear legal status. It will also confer jurisdiction upon the service authorities of both countries and of visiting forces within the Republic of Kenya. The Defence Co-operation Agreement is based on the principle of reciprocity, sovereignty, and equality of both States. It is a win-win situation for both our countries. Military personnel of either State will be treated and accorded the privilege and the liabilities in other States. We have our officers from Kenya Defence Forces who go to UK for training and many other issues. An issue was raised on the unconstitutionality of ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, the UK is one of the biggest destinations for Kenyan tea, which accounts for more than 51 per cent of the black tea consumed in the UK. Over 50 per cent of the tourists who visit Kenya are from the UK. Therefore, we must look at all this as we sign the defence agreement. We must look holistically at the economic, political and defence relations between Kenya and the UK. The DCA, if ratified by this House, will deal with impunity on the part of the visiting forces. A number of Members of Parliament have said that ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: It is true that the use of equipment for training and the leftovers have caused many accidents and have cost a lot of human lives in Samburu and Laikipia but this defence cooperation agreement is very clear. It has given safeguards in terms of what will happen to a visiting soldier if he commits a crime outside the base or outside the training areas and during the training period. This agreement has enough safeguards. He will be subjected to the Kenyan judicial system. If he commits a crime while in combat and training, the DCA has also provided for how ... view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: If we ratify the agreement, it will deal with the culture of impunity on the part of the visiting forces. The same applies to Kenyans. I come from the northern part of Kenya. There was a time when our defence forces committed serious historical injustices in Northern Kenya, West Pokot and North Eastern Kenya. I am sure that the Jubilee Administration does not believe in such injustices. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: As we deal with the culture of impunity within the British forces or any other foreign forces, we must also deal with the culture of impunity in Kenya. Every day in this country police officers kill civilians in questionable circumstances. As late as yesterday, our police officers killed civilians. This House is under obligation to deal with impunity, whether it is committed by a Kenyan wearing KDF or other security forces’ uniform or an officer from outside the country. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Finally, let us look at the economic benefits. I am seated next to Hon. Kimaru, the Member for Laikipia East. I do not see behind. I see in front. Hon. Kajuju is asking me to look behind. In my culture, you do not bother what happens behind you. You mind what happens in front of you. We are pastoralists and our animals always trek in front of us. This matter of “behind” is very common in the Coastal Region. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: As much as these individual incidents happen, the presence of British Army contributes a lot to the economy of Laikipia and Isiolo. I am sure that the Members from that region are here. The moment this DCA is approved by the House, in the event that one of the parties does not fulfil its part as spelt out in this document, the House is under obligation, through the Departmental Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations, to bring it back after six months and say what else can be added. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: As we go for recess, let us pass this defence agreement. I am sure that our colleagues from those areas will look at the implementation part of it. If there is something they are not happy with, we can come back and deal with the matter. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: With those many remarks, I beg to support. view
• 1 Sep 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this important Bill. I support it because as a nation, we must look for means and ways to get sustainable development in our country. We must not make our people struggle with basics of life as we have seen them do. In my view, that is a better way to address real issues such healthcare and education. We end up making our people look like beggars because of view