The opposition camp in the House appealed to the government to review the regulations guiding pensions and gratuities in the defence and security forces “so that retired soldiers can get their rights without problems”. Defence and National Service shadow minister Masoud Salim underlined the need for the government to ensure soldiers have life insurance cover “given the nature of their day-to-day duties”.
Kambi ya upinzani katika Ikulu ilitoa wito kwa serikali kupitia upya kanuni zinazoongoza pensheni na malipo katika vikosi vya ulinzi na usalama "ili askari waliostaafu wapate haki zao bila matatizo". Waziri kivuli wa Ulinzi na Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa Masoud Salim alisisitiza haja ya serikali kuhakikisha askari wana bima ya maisha "kulingana na aina ya kazi zao za kila siku".