{"id":1193046,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1193046/?format=json","text_counter":172,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Wamatinga","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13582,"legal_name":"Wahome Wamatinga","slug":"wahome-wamatinga"},"content":"Eng. Koome, having the experience, exposure and being an engineer like me, he has what it takes to be a good IG. I believe he will not take the same path. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very important to note that Mr. Koome will get into office at a time when we are experiencing a very high number of suicides among the disciplined forces. I recommend that he engages positively with the officers so that they get a way of ventilating their anger because the incidences of officers turning their guns against themselves and colleagues are quite alarming. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, having a professional IG with the independence of controlling his own budget will go a long way in enabling him streamline the services and improve the image of the police force which has been heavily dented. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support."}