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    "id": 1418719,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1418719/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration",
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    "content": "at Nairobi and Kitengela remand prisons. The case was last mentioned on 23rd April, 2024. Hearing of this case has been set to be on 24th, 25th and 26th and the ruling on bail is set on 16th May, 2024, which is next week. Mr. Speaker, Sir, investigations were commenced immediately the report was made and from the foregoing, it is not true that there has been delay in investigations. We believe that this is a very complicated crime. There could have been other people apart from the five who may be responsible, but we are yet to establish any direct or circumstantial evidence in order to open additional charges for any additional persons. However, for the five, we have a watertight murder case against them. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government is committed to uphold the freedom of expression and right of information as enshrined in the Constitution. Any journalist or blogger who is intimidated or harassed is encouraged to report to the nearest police station or even report anonymously, so that action can be taken. I assure the House that the Government is committed to making sure that our agencies for law enforcement act fairly and enforce the law against all persons, without fear or favour, discrimination or bias. Our police officers have been sensitized on upholding the rule of law and constitutionalism and, therefore, no one should feel unsafe or feel as if they are not protected by the law of Kenya or by the law enforcement agencies of our country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I submit."
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