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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ali Roba",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the nomination of Eng. Koome as the IG of the Republic of Kenya as per the report of the vetting Committee as shared. I have little knowledge of him. However, we have faith and trust in the Joint Committees that vetted him. As he prepares to take on huge responsibility with a lot of expectations under the dispensation of the current Government, where extrajudicial killings is a major issue of concern that needs to be dealt with, I would like to express the following expectations I have on the new IG. First, he should stop extrajudicial killings and investigate the past incidences as reported. As a leader from a region that has suffered profusely, we have issues of terror attacks by the Al-Shabaab in Northern Kenya as well as parts of Nairobi, Lamu, Mombasa and other areas. I urge the new IG to continue with the fight against terror with the zeal it requires, understanding well that terrorism is extremely dynamic and changes tactics every day. I also want to bring to his attention that currently Somalia is doing a lot in terms of dealing with terror. As such, we have concerns that the Al-Shabaab are being chased from the interior of Somalia and they come along our border, which is a threat to us. As the new IG prepares to take office, I request him to deal with issues of forceful arrest and disappearance of persons in this country. I have such a case of a resident of my county who was picked from Eastleigh and has not been seen for a period of two years now. The eye-witnesses confirmed that he was picked in a police vehicle and we do not know his whereabouts. I believe many such cases exists going by various reports we have had. The new IG should also ensure there is improvement of police cells to meet the 21st Century standards. In as much as suspects and criminals are held there, they are human beings and humane conditions are critical. That is an area he should ensure there is improvement. I thank you and support."
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