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    "id": 1550349,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "when the security team was covering various parts of the Coast region during the celebrations because of the large population. When food was being distributed in Mombasa, some of those boys came to various parts of Mombasa. On their way, one tourist was attacked and bruised, and their phone was stolen. Luckily, none of them were seriously injured. Investigations are ongoing to ensure that we arrest the culprits. Three cruise ships have docked in Mombasa in the last three months, and tourists have been properly facilitated. No incidents occurred. There was a lapse in procedure in this case. We ask our colleagues in other Government departments to work together to maintain our procedures to ensure proper security and escort for tourists, especially when they come in large numbers from cruise ships. Procedures should be followed so that no other incidents occur in future. We also made some changes in terms of police personnel as a result of this panga boys issue. The Inspector-General of Police made a number of changes. Many activities are going on in these counties. During our consultative meeting next week, if we realise there are still weak areas, we will ensure they are addressed and changes are made accordingly. We want to keep our country safe and also work as a team so that the Inspector-General of Police is not seen everywhere to ensure that work is done. We want to ensure that we work as a team in the security sector and that everybody – from a junior officer to the Inspector-General of Police – is held accountable. Hon. Fatuma asked a question about gazetted but not operationalised administrative units. I am sure my reply has already covered that. She also asked a question about the panga boys on behalf of Kwale County, and I have responded accordingly. That is all I wish to say."
}