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    "id": 1317418,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Prof. Kithure Kindiki",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration",
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        "legal_name": "Kithure Kindiki",
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    "content": "Second, we have cases of marauding gunmen spotted severally and some of them have killed people. I think we have had, at least, two murders in that region. There is one particular lone gunman who had been spotted in several places. I think he killed two Kenyans and was attacking people, and robbing them on the highway somewhere around Ukasi as you go to Mwingi. About 10 days ago, he had a date with justice because after robbing some civilians, he attempted to rob some police officers who were on duty, not knowing that would be the end of him. He shot at them and there was exchange of fire. He was gunned down and many people came to give evidence. He was among those who have been terrorising residents and killing people in that area. Other than that, we are establishing presence of elite police units in that area to make sure we tame this problem. Last month, we established the Special Forces at Madongoi. We are in the process of setting up a few others in the coming weeks so as to find a lasting solution of insecurity in Mwingi North and Central and the Kitui region including Kitui South. There have been cases of insecurity emanating from Kitui South National Reserve. On the Mwingi side, threats have been emanating from Mwingi North Game Reserve. We are in discussions with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and county governments that jointly manage the game reserves. Going forward, we may have to take over these game reserves including Turkana South Game Reserve, gazette them, remove everybody and relocate the animals as an extreme measure. This is because for a long time, they have been sources of insecurity to the adjoining communities. Hon. Speaker, I submit."
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