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    "content": "(Prof. Saitoti): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are two issues here. The first one is about the security of Members of Parliament. I want to say here unequivocally, that this is a matter that is very serious. I do recall, indeed, that hon. Martha Karua wrote to me expressing fear for her security. It is, indeed, true that similar sentiments were expressed right here by hon. Imanyara. As soon as that was done, I directed the Commissioner of Police to ensure that adequate security is provided to Members of Parliament who are worried about their lives. To the extent that now I am informed that nothing has been done, and more importantly what hon. Imanyara has narrated here, I will immediately - as soon as I finish here – go and get the Commissioner of Police and find out exactly why that has not been done. I would be quite happy to actually come here and tell you what has been done, and if it has not been done, what are the reasons. I do not take lightly, the security of Members of Parliament. That, I think, is very important. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding the other point that has been brought forth here by the Member for Embakasi, I have stood here on a previous occasion and said that I have given directives that Kwekwe, wherever it was, should be disbanded. I received confirmation from none other than the Commissioner of Police that the so-called Kwekwe Squad was actually disbanded. Even as of today, that is the information that I have from the police. I think on this matter, I welcome the information that you have – and would like to have it – precisely to know whether I am being misguided somewhere else. I have been forthright on this matter of security and I do not wish to be misguided. If I find out that I am being misguided, I will take firm action against that particular officer. The information I have today is that the Kwekwe Squad is not there. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, be that as it may, let us also appreciate the fact that over a period of time in this country, there have been organized criminal gangs in many parts of this country that have also been involved in crimes."
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