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    "id": 1243521,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "This boils down to what they do. Some of them survive, like in the issue of Kapedo. We thank the Government for fighting banditry, cattle rustling in the North Rift and many other areas in this Republic. Some of these police officers either survive with injuries or see their colleagues being killed in the line of duty. It is not fair. We need to look at the insurance of the police and enhance it. I know that there is nothing that can compensate for the loss of life. Life is sacred. However, when a police officer dies in the line of duty, accord them the highest honour like the Head of State Commendation. We must also ensure that the widow and the children are taken care of by the State like in the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF). We must ensure that we have a biodata of all surviving kin, including their spouses who are killed in the line of duty for Government compensation. Their children should be able to receive school fees. I was shocked that when a police officer dies, the spouses chase their compensation from National Security and Social Fund (NSSF) and others for years despite being killed in the line of duty protecting the country. We subject the spouses to chasing for their dues. What is this surely? This country must be serious. I thought that their families should be compensated promptly. What else does the Government need? This was their officer, killed in the line of duty and spouse has the death certificate. Why do they subject spouses and children to an unending search for payments? It is very sad. The police officers are the first responders in any situation, including arresting, seeing blood scenes, and retrieval of dead bodies, including those in Shakahola. I am happy that there is an ad hoc Committee that has been formed to look into that. This is the reason why most police officers resort to being drunk. I heard a colleague say that police officers get drunk to drown their sorrows and escape from reality and trauma. They do not indulge in alcohol because they like it. They do it to escape from the realities of what they are going through. I, therefore, support Sen. Kibwana. I hope from this Motion we shall transmit to the relevant actors and ensure policy and legislative gaps have interventions. We, as a House, will amend and ensure that our police officers live in a good environment. I do not have a problem with police officers. Whenever needed, I have always been available. However, they have never given me time to go there. They arrest me at breakneck speed and I am not a terrorist. Nonetheless, I have no problem with them. I have moved on. In conclusion, I have a divergent opinion. I saw them arrest Yesu wa Tongaren. I wonder why they do not do proper investigation before arresting people. That is why most cases are collapsing in court. They need to do due diligence and build a case before arresting an individual. I have also seen that they want to arrest another prophet somewhere in Bungoma. We should not arrest people for the sake of national emotions. We must be careful. The police should exercise that power of arrest in a proper legal framework. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with those very many remarks, I congratulate Sen. Kibwana and allow my other colleagues to contribute. I look forward to the outcome of this Motion. I thank you for this opportunity."
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