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    "id": 1379302,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1379302/?format=api",
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    "speaker_name": "Narok West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo",
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    "content": ". Investigations were commenced immediately and indicated that the illicit brews were exhibits held at Kiamaciri Police Station in an exhibit store, but were later stolen by police officers and sold to the main suspect, Mr John Muriithi Karaya, before the incident. The 13 survivors of the illicit brew were traced, their statements recorded, and were issued with P3 forms. A total of eight suspects, including the four police officers who were accused of stealing the illicit brew exhibits, have been arrested in connection with the illicit brews’ deaths. They are: 1. Mr Kennedy Mugambi, No.2355532. 2. PC Francis Muteiya, No.113662. 3. PC Brian Kariuki, No. 124739. 4. PC Allan Kayo, No.125028. 5. Mr Anthony Mutheiya. 6. Mr John Muriithi Karaya. 7. Ms Lydia Wanjiru Mbogote. 8. Ms Jane Wambui Muriuki. Hon. Speaker, detectives are in pursuit of other suspects who are at large. All eight suspects were produced before the court on miscellaneous application and the court issued orders to detain them in different police stations within the county with the case mention being on 7th March 2024 at Baricho Law Courts. The completion of the cases and filing is almost complete, and the same would be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for perusal and advice. The owners of the outlet from where the brew was obtained have been apprehended and prosecuted. Hon. Speaker, the following three owners of California Bar outlet have been arrested and are being held at Sagana and Kiamaciri police stations: 1. Mr John Muriithi Karaya. 2. Ms Lydia Wanjiru Mbogothe. 3. Ms Jane Wanjiri Muriuki. However, the owner of the Coconut Bar is still at large and efforts have been intensified to arrest him together with other suspects. Hon. Speaker, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, in collaboration with the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and other key stakeholders, have taken the following measures, among others, to ensure strict compliance with the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act and the effective implementation of the Alcoholic Policies in the country: 1. Sensitisation and awareness programmes targeting members of the public on dangers of alcoholic consumption and the importance of purchasing certified alcoholic drinks. Such forums include local barazas, social meetings, school programmes and sporting activities. 2. Continued surveillance, seizure and destruction of illicit brews by the National Government administration officers 3. Conducting regular rapid response initiatives targeting illicit and counterfeit alcohol. 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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