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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, allow me to then have my minutes begin to run. Listening to Sen. Wambua and Sen. Syengo talking about what their people are going through is very painful. It is the responsibility of every Government to provide security. It is the least of that responsibility to ensure that that Government is in office to protect its citizens from whatever kind of inversion. Where people, in this case, the late Mr. Musee Mati was butchered, it is not the simplest of things to discuss in this House. The Government is governed by law and order. His Excellency the President himself has on many occasions confirmed to the citizenry that this is a Government of law and order. When we have people invading others’ land, whether in search of pasture or otherwise, that in itself is breach of law. Where are the security forces in places where invaders attack people? Yesterday, we had the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Administration warning criminals. I believe and wish that the warnings sent out will also be put to action, so that not only the people of Kitui are protected, but also the neighbouring counties. It is painful I urge the Government to take responsibility. They need to show the people of Kitui and neighbouring counties that whoever is in breach of law will not be let off and that the full force of law will be meted on those who are involved in these murderous acts. It does not matter whether you were looking for pasture or otherwise. The law is the law. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I laud Sen. Wambua for speaking out because if you do not speak today, it will be you tomorrow and there will be no one to speak for you. I urge the Government to take up the challenge and protect the citizenry of this country. I support."
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