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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am directed, and I do withdraw. Let it be understood that in our community we say ‘he who is mourning knows no shame.’ In this debate, I am mourning. I have visited the homes of affected families. In some of the homes, we have already buried wet banana stems. In our culture, you bury a wet banana stem when you have lost out on the possibility of ever bringing your beloved one to be buried home. Our families have been in Kilifi County for months, they are told that DNA testing is ongoing and are unable to know who amongst the bodies is their beloved ones. They have buried bananas. I, therefore, withdraw that remark and appeal to the security organs to ensure disciplinary action is taken against these criminals, who are in uniform. The Committee recommends that Parliament enacts the proposed Religious Organization Bill, 2023, to provide a legislative framework for the regulation of religious organizations and establishment of the office of registrar of religious organizations, registration framework, qualification of religious leaders, offences and penalties for non- compliance. If I had the power, I would convert Sen. Mungatana’s Committee into a special committee to work on this Bill. This Bill must be available. The tragedy that is Shakahola has given us the reason, opportunity, courage and excuse for us to face the religious leaders and tell them that they will be regulated. Religious organisations must be regulated."
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