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    "id": 1317639,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration",
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    "content": "(Hon. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki): Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I thank Hon. Charles Kamuren for his Question even though some of the questions are difficult. But we will answer them in their difficulty. First, he asks the Cabinet Secretary to explain why bandits still occupy gazetted areas. As you are aware, on 13th February 2023, we declared war on bandits in six counties of our country, including Baringo. That operation is ongoing. We have made successes, but we are not there yet. There is nothing unusual about that. When dealing with complicated crimes like terror, banditry and other sophisticated crimes, the war takes some time. We have given commitments on behalf of the Government of Kenya and on behalf of President Ruto that whatever it takes to clean up the mess of banditry, which has been with us for decades, we will go the long haul. It is unfortunate if we start demoralising our officers midway through the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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