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    "id": 1537933,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Likuyani, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Innocent Mugabe",
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    "content": "Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs regarding the recent violent clashes between police and residents of Likuyani Constituency. An altercation between a Nyumba Kumi official and a community member on 4th March 2025 triggered a wave of demonstrations, destruction of property and loss of lives in Kona Mbaya Area, Likuyani Constituency. On 4th March 2025, Mr Simon Ashibira, the Chairperson of community policing in Nzoia Ward, allegedly assaulted Mr Sydney Vugigi Culture, a young community member of ID no. 26448917. Unfortunately, Mr Sydney Vugigi Culture succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the Kitale Referral Hospital. Following his death, enraged residents stormed the home of the alleged assailant, intending to harm him, his family and property. Police officers from Matunda Police Station, reinforced by officers from Moi’s Bridge Police Station, intervened and evacuated Mr Ashibira and his family. Upon the evacuation, violent clashes erupted between angry residents and the police, leading to the fatal shooting of Ms Dorcas Naliaka Wanjala, an expectant lady, and Ms Sarah Toshia Boaz. There was also the injury of six police officers and vandalisation of three police vehicles. This tragic incident raises concerns about public order management, police handling of violent mobs, and overall security in the region. It is against this background that I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs on the following: 1. A report on the status of investigations into the death of Mr Sydney Vugigi Culture and reasons for the delay in arresting Mr Simon Ashibira immediately to prevent public agitation and unrest in the community. 2. A report of the investigations into the deaths of Ms Dorcas Naliaka Wanjala and Ms Sarah Toshia Boaz, including steps taken to apprehend the police officers who used live ammunition against unarmed civilians. 3. The measures put in place to prevent the use of live ammunition during demonstrations and the adoption of alternative, non-lethal methods of crowd control. 4. The steps taken by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to compensate the families of the deceased persons. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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