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    "id": 1523351,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Baringo County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Jematiah Sergon",
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    "content": "I once visited a relative there and realised that those houses and rooms are partitioned using curtains. Whatever happens there, whether there is a quarrel, a fight or any other issue… My colleague Hon. Betty Maina is telling me about conjugal rights. All those become a problem. We all understand that this is a common issue. Although police officers might not always express those problems, they go through a lot. If you are an early riser, you will always find a policeman at 5.00 a.m. already on the road controlling traffic. When Members attend high-profile or dignitary events, the police are always already at the venue, and we leave them there. Those are people who have dedicated themselves fully to their work. This psychosocial support is crucial and will play a significant role in their day-to-day lives. While other departments may need such support, singling out the police is essential. As the Amendment suggests, I do not think it is a good idea to set aside an area for them to go when they face problems and mental issues. Isolating them in this way, could probably, create more problems. Instead, we need to create an environment that is equally accommodative, so that when they have problems, they can talk to a colleague, or access a support desk within the jurisdiction of their workplace or residences. This is because they also take care of their families. Sometimes, a police officer is transferred far from home and is unable to visit his or her parents and family. Like other public servants, police officers handle difficult situations, such as dealing with dead bodies. Imagine one has just graduated as a police officer and is immediately posted to areas with high criminal activities, where their work involves handling bodies in a morgue or accident scenes, where they are asked to pick up bodies, and sometimes bodies of people known to them. Yet, they may not have a chance to express their emotions or seek support after handling such situations and specifically, for female officers. You will also realise that there are issues with their uniforms. I do not know whether there are any regulations on the same. Sometimes, most of the police officers do not even have complete uniform. You often see them with torn shoes or worn-out clothes. Maybe, it is because they must wear uniforms every day. This lack of proper attire could lead to lack of confidence and contribute to their inability to perform their duties effectively. This could result in issues such as corruption, where they might collect a few coins and fees here and there, just to compensate for the little remuneration they get. In conclusion, this is a very important Bill. It should not only apply to the police, but also other Government departments in the Public Service. This will create an ambient work environment and, hence, good services will be given the people. I was very happy to see the Inspector-General (IG) and the Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) giving out flowers on the streets during Valentine's Day. It was a good gesture that showed that those officers are a part of our society. We need to support them more. Thank you."
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