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    "id": 1524187,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524187/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tarbaj, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Hussein Abdi",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs regarding rampant cases of human trafficking in northern Kenya. Recruitment agencies, though opaque, are operating in Wajir, Mandera and Garissa Counties. They prey on the hopes and dreams of the young generation, enticing them with the promise of a brighter future abroad. Due to the high cost of living and lack of job opportunities in the country, the young generation accept the opportunities to travel abroad, offered by the recruiters. Unfortunately, the victims are handed over to human traffickers locally and abroad, who demand ransom from their families for them to be released. The act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring or receiving individuals using threats, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or position of vulnerability is done for the purpose of exploitation. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs on the following: 1. A comprehensive report on investigation into human trafficking in northern Kenya and in the country, including investigation into the operation of involved recruitment agencies. 2. Measures being taken to ensure that families and individuals who suffer these atrocities get justice and rehabilitation. 3. The long-term measures being implemented to address cases of human trafficking in the country, and to formalise labour export from the country. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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