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"content": "wave of bizarre abductions and gruesome murders has swept across the nations. It is disturbing and it is a matter of urgency for us to discuss. In the past week, we have learnt about the horrific deaths of the three women whom Sen. Eddy has talked about; Madam Waris Daud, her daughter, Amina Abdirashid and her niece, Nuseyba. We have tried to condole with the family. However, we have kept on wondering why the women and why should they go through that pain. This is an opportunity for me to also condole with them and grieve about my neighbour Willis Onyango Ayieko was my neighbour and his wife, Esther Ayieko is my friend. It is painful going to their home every evening, looking at her and the grief she is going through. Ayieko is always in the media and you can imagine the trauma the kids are going through every day. Madam Temporary Speaker, last night, I remember Esther was struggling for her kids not to go downstairs and watch the television. Imagine, they were supposed to be together. Esther was supposed was to be with her husband and the husband had just gone for a burial because one of our friends had lost the mother, Agina. After leaving where the burial was, he was supposed to travel to elsewhere. He had already reached his destination and the next day, they started calling and looking for Willis. Then later on, we realized what happened. So, they mutilated the body. Whenever I discuss about Willis, it is so painful. He was such a humble neighbour and a good friend. They mutilated the body in pieces. That was so inhumane. These victims in recent months have endured an imaginable suffering with the bodies bearing signs of the brutal torture. The trend is not just tragic but also painful to the family and also a reflection of an escalating crisis in our society. In October alone, over 20 murders have been documented across the country. So, I feel strongly that this number alone is a concern, especially with the sheer brutality of how crimes are committed and no suspects have been apprehended so far. So, how are we expected to explain to our communities and families who look up to us for support and protection? I must underscore that in this alarming reality right now in our society, law enforcement agencies are falling short of providing safety and justice to our citizens. Moreover, law enforcement agencies must work to rebuild with the committees they serve. As I conclude because my time is up, let us take a moment to acknowledge the pain and suffering of the families that have lost their loved ones. The other day when we were at the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, I was surprised when I asked the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) what they are doing so far after they found a mutilated body of an MCA after one- and-a-half months. They said, until now they are not sure because they are unable to do the DNA. Imagine matching the body of the deceased. So, how painful is that? This is an MCA. He needed to be protected because he was a leader. So, it is unfortunate that even the DCI, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the rest cannot explain the murders that are going on. We condemn the brutality. The culprits have to be brought to book. Seriously, it is painful to all our communities. You can imagine Willie’s story, it is all over the news every day. Until now, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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