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    "id": 148629,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ms. Karua",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Martha Wangari Karua",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek clarification from the Chair. On 27th May, 2009, I sought a Ministerial Statement from the Minister in charge of internal security. It was given on 28th May, 2009, regarding the security situation in Kirinyaga where 43 people had been murdered by vigilantes and, previously, 30 people had been massacred at Karatina, bringing the total number of people dead in Kirinyaga to 73 regarding that incident. You will recall that you directed that the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security investigates the matter. Today, the Committee led by Mr. Kapondi was at Kerugoya to investigate this matter. I did not go because it was not necessary for me to be there, the matters having arisen from Kerugoya/Kutus Constituency and Ndia Constituency. I have learnt that the District Commissioner, Kerugoya Central, Mr. Warfa, the police, together with a local politician, organized a demonstration against me by vigilantes which is the height of impunity. Therefore, I am seeking your directions on three issues. What hon. Members of this august House should"
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