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    "id": 1461275,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1461275/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dagoretti North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the arrest and deportation of thirty-six (36) Ugandans from Kisumu, Kenya. Hon. Speaker, 36 Ugandans believed to be members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party, had been lawfully admitted into Kenya to participate in a leadership training programme in Kisumu County. However, on 23rd July 2024, armed individuals believed to be a combination of Ugandan and Kenyan security personnel, allegedly assaulted and arrested the individuals and immediately deported them to Uganda, where they were charged with terrorism-related offences at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court. It is of great concern that despite having been lawfully admitted into the country, the Ugandans were deported without a legal basis justifying their deportation. Hon. Speaker, the Government of Kenya, as a party to various international treaties dedicated to the protection of human rights, is bound by international law to uphold, safeguard, and advance these rights. This commitment extends to ensuring the liberty and well-being of all individuals within its jurisdiction irrespective of their nationality, political beliefs, or affiliations. Moreover, the lack of extradition orders or relevant documentation for deportation of the said Ugandan nationals exacerbates the risk likely to be faced by them at home due to their divergent political opinions. 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."
}