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    "id": 1491269,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ogola",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for accepting that I request for a statement on behalf of Sen. Beth Syengo, MP. This is a request for a statement on the security of female taxi drivers following the murder of Ms. Victoria Mumbua. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations concerning the security and safety of female taxi drivers in Mombasa County, particularly following the tragic murder of Ms. Veronica Mumbua, a Mombasa-based taxi driver whose body was found dumped in Mai Mahiu on 4th October 2024, after she went missing on Friday 27th, 2024. In the Statement, the Committee should: (1) Report on the progress of investigations into the murder of Ms. Veronica Mumbwa, including any arrests or leads, and outline the assistance provided to her family during this difficult time. (2) Outline the current security measures in place to protect taxi drivers, particularly female drivers across the country such as coordination between the National Police Service (NPS) and taxi service providers, including online taxi operators to enhance safety and prevent such tragic incidents in the future. (3) Recommend additional steps to improve the security and safety of taxi drivers, including the possibility of installing panic buttons in all taxis and online taxi Apps, enhanced vetting of clients and increased surveillance in high-risk areas, with particular emphasis on protecting women working in the industry."
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