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    "id": 1236685,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wamatinga",
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        "legal_name": "Wahome Wamatinga",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also rise to support the Motion. Let me start by passing my condolences message to the families who lost their relatives through this macabre commission by one psychopath called Mackenzie. However, as I commend the team that has been put together to look at this matter, we know that we cannot pass a blanket condemnation of the churches. We know that the church is at the bottom of the community development through mobilization that has taken some of us where we stand today. Religion is a unifying factor and some of the people tend to misuse it. These very few individuals must be treated as criminals and extremists, the same way we treat terrorists. It is quite unfortunate that in a society which is so intertwined like Kenya, this heinous act could happen without the security system noticing. It is time for us to re-evaluate our standing as a society and ask ourselves if we are really our brothers’ or sisters’ keepers. It is in the public domain that religion has propelled this country in the fight for freedom to where we stand today in education contribution. We know that we cannot down play the role of religion. However, a few rotten eggs in this basket should not lead us into blanket condemnation of the whole religion. I would like to commend Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for putting up a competent team of Senators, who have what it takes to go around, not to intimidate the religion, but to come up with measures, means and possibly an approach that will help us avoid such an occurrence in the future. Therefore, it is the duty of this House to come together condemning this act, but at the same time, support religion because we know it has served to unite Kenyans in the hour of need. I support and, as I said, it is important to get to the bottom of this. I---"
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