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    "id": 1459424,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Embakasi West, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mark Mwenje",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 1429,
        "legal_name": "George Theuri",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs regarding the shooting of a student at Nairobi River Primary School in Kariobangi South Ward. Hon. Speaker, on 23rd May 2024 during the demolition of structures built along riparian land in Kariobangi South Ward, Mr Elvis Muhia— a 14-year-old student at Nairobi River Primary School—was hit by a bullet after a police officer shot at the surrounding crowd. The minor was rushed to Huruma Nursing Hospital and later referred to Kenyatta National Hospital where he underwent surgery. The mother of the minor reported the case on 27th May 2024 at Kariobangi Police Station and was first assigned OB No. 56/23/05/2024 and later assigned OB No. 37/29/05/2024 on 29th May 2024. The minor is yet to be discharged due to the pending hospital bills incurred as the mother is unable to offset the outstanding bill. It is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs on the following: 1. Explain the circumstances against which the minor, who was not involved in the exercise, was shot by a police officer during the demolition of houses in Kariobangi South on 23rd May 2024. 2. Provide a report on the status of the investigations into the shooting, including action taken against the police officer liable. 3. Give a status report on measures the Government has put in place to offset the hospital bills for the young man owing to injuries sustained and ensure adequate compensation for the lost school time. I thank you, Hon. Speaker. May I have your attention?"
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