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    "id": 1082857,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Meru CWR, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Kawira Mwangaza",
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        "legal_name": "Kawira Mwangaza Mwenda",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, I want to offer a public alibi that the said demonstration was illegally organised by my political opponents, both perceived and real, in order to malign my name and derail my political ambitions. It is sad that the imagination that my expression to contest for the position of Governor of Meru County has become a matter of public notoriety. As a matter of fact, the regulations and protocols of COVID-19 outlaw large gatherings of such nature, but it is unfortunate that the said demonstration was conducted in total disregard of the said protocols in full support and knowledge of security officers in the region who were instead supposed to enforce such protocols. Many people were injured in the melee and others exposed to the risk of contracting COVID-19 besides disrupting transport and business activities of the residents of Meru County. I want to refute and condemn in the strongest terms possible and categorically state that the said demonstrations and allegations levelled against me and my family were mere fabrications of my opponents who have already sensed defeat, so as to tarnish my name and portray me as a bad leader ahead of the 2022 General Elections. I also wish to reassure my supporters, friends and the entire nation that I am strong, God-fearing and my hands are clean against the wish of my opponents. Considering that general elections are usually characterised with high emotions, I wish to implore the security and intelligence agencies to investigate and apprehend persons, including Meru County Government employees found culpable of organising such dangerous 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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