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    "id": 1482607,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1482607/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Rigathi Gachagua",
    "speaker_title": "His Excellency the Deputy President",
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        "legal_name": "Rigathi Gachagua",
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    "content": "The next charge is on sensational statements against the National Intelligence Service (NIS), its Director-General and officers. During the assumption of Office, I took an Oath of Allegiance with the following terms: “Oath or Solemn Affirmation of Allegiance of the Deputy President. I, Rigathi Gachagua, in full realisation of the high calling I assume as the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, do swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Kenya; that I will obey, preserve, protect and defend this Constitution of Kenya, as by law established, and all other laws of the Republic; and that I will protect and uphold the sovereignty, integrity and the dignity of the people of Kenya. So, help me God.” That is the Oath that I took at Kasarani. Article 239(3) of the Constitution provides as follows: “239(3). In performing their functions and exercising their powers, the national security organs and every member of the national security organs shall not – (a) act in a partisan manner; (b) further any interest of a political party or cause; or, (c) prejudice a political interest or political cause that is legitimate under this Constitution.” Article 239(5) of the Constitution provides: “239(5) The national security organs are subordinate to civilian authority.” In relation to this allegation, I wish to state that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) holds a very critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our country. They are responsible for gathering intelligence and sharing it with all our law enforcement agencies to ensure that the country is safe at all times. Consequently, when the country was caught flat-footed with regard to the scope and extent of the public’s dissatisfaction with the Finance Bill, 2024, which degenerated into the Gen. Z protests, it pointed to the failure of the NIS in carrying out its mandate."
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