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    "content": "make it more responsive to the security needs of our country. In this regard, the Government has appointed the National Task Force on Police Reforms. In particular, the task force will:- (i) examine the existing policy; institutional, legislative, administrative and operational structure; systems and strategies and recommend comprehensive reforms taking cognizance of the recommendations contained in the Agenda Four, Kriegler Report, Waki Report and other related policy reports; (ii) review the logistical and technological capacity of the police force and recommend the changes necessary to sustain modest security management; (iii)review the state of preparedness of the police to combat insecurity and other forms of emerging security challenges occasioned by the national and the international threats such as terrorism, piracy, organized gangs, drugs, human trafficking, industrial espionage, cyber crime, money laundering and economic crimes; (iv) review and recommend strategies to harmonise and fast-track partnership between the community and the security agencies and policing; and, (v) recommend the appropriate institutional arrangement to oversee the implementation of the compelling police reforms and prepare a draft police reform Bill to embrace the comprehensive police and reform agenda. Upon submission of this Report, the same will be studied carefully with a view to deepen the on-going reforms. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to assure hon. Members that upon receipt of the full report of this task force, the Government will move with speed to implement far- reaching reforms. We want to make it clear that this will not be a gimmick. We intend to carry out major reforms so that the people of this country can have the police they have always dreamt of. The proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons has continued to cause a challenge to the safety and security of our nation as the ease of availability of these firearms is fuelling both internal and cross border conflicts. In response to this, the Government established the National Steering Committee on Peace Building and Conflict Management Secretariat together with the National Focal Point of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Over the years, these two units and the Ministry have continued to facilitate peace and reconciliation activities embracing traditional and modern peace and conflict management model. In the current financial year, a lot of focus will be made on strengthening this institution and the District Peace Committees and the Task Force on Small Arms and Light Weapons across the country. Therefore, a sum of Kshs130 million has been allocated to support this small arms reduction activity. I wish to assure hon. Members that the Ministry is committed to building synergy that will contribute to national reconciliation and healing. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the menace of cattle rustling and banditry continues to be a major challenge to peace and security. To address this problem, the Ministry organized several peace forums in the affected areas and these were attended by hon. Members, local leaders and administrative officers. The aim of this meeting was to engage the community leadership, our civil society and religious leaders to support the Government’s initiative of discouraging cultural practices that propagate cattle rustling."
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