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    "id": 1446146,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kinyua",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "John Kinyua Nderitu",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Motion be amended by deleting paragraphs (i) and (ii) and substituting thereof the following- (i) In order for the Senate to create an amiable environment and tone for national conversation and dialogue in the country, resolves- (a) THAT the National Police Service (NPS) acknowledges and apologises for all the deaths resulting from peaceful demonstrations; (b) THAT all victims of police brutality related to peaceful protest between 2023 and 2024 be compensated by the Government of the Republic of Kenya; (c) The NPS extends amnesty to all the peaceful protestors who are unlawfully detained during peaceful protests; (d) Call upon the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw all cases in courts involving peaceful protestors against the Finance Bill, 2024; (e) The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) moves with speed to investigate and recommend appropriate action against police officers found culpable of using brutality against peaceful protestors; (f) The NPS submits to Parliament the revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on the management of protests, demonstrations and the use of force to contain demonstrations; (g) Parliament puts in place guidelines on the actualisation of Article 37 of the Constitution with respect to how citizens can enjoy the right to picket without resorting to the loss of lives or property; 2. Direct the following select Committee of the Senate to urgently engage relevant stakeholders, including members of the public and consider the following issues- (a) Public Debt and Public Finance Management. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget should- (i) In consultation with the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) to independently audit the national debt and present the actual status to Parliament; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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