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    "id": 1259152,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1259152/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sifuna",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13599,
        "legal_name": "Sifuna Edwin Watenya",
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    "content": "The nearest fire station to all these markets is the one in the Central Business District (CBD), which constantly reports lack of water or malfunctioning equipment, rendering it unable to help in the times of emergencies. The perpetrators of Toi and Mutindwa Market fires must be brought to book. We must ensure that the security agencies make public the real reason for these constant cases of fire. If it is an attempt to chase away these traders in order to grab the lands on which these markets sit, we must know now, so that we can deal with the disease itself rather than the symptoms. We must also get a guarantee that a compensation mechanism will be put in place for traders who lose property in these fires now and in the future. Finally, we must be given a guarantee that the Government has not been complicit in these acts of arson. It is inconceivable that an individual or groups of criminals without help from high up, would carry out such acts of economic sabotage for such a long time without consequence. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on top of better security guarantees, enhanced equipment and installation of firefighting equipment at these market centres, we need stiffer penalties for arson. I am aware that many before me have tried to rein in this problem and failed. However, I do not have the luxury of failing in the pursuit of justice, fair play and the security for the people of Nairobi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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