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    "id": 1562390,
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    "speaker_name": "Kericho County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Kemei",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I want to request for a Statement regarding the status of investigations into the murder of Mr Joshua Mutai, a village elder in Sigowet Ward, Kericho County. Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal security regarding the status of investigations into the murder of Mr Joshua Mutai, a village elder in Sigowet Ward, Kericho County. On 6th March 2024, Mr Joshua Mutai of ID No.12751157, a village elder serving in Kapkeiyo Village, Kebeneti Sub-location, received a letter from the area Assistant Chief, Mr Lang’at David, concerning the welfare of a child who had been allegedly burnt by the father, as communicated by the children’s department. Mr Mutai is reported to have delivered this letter to the said father, who responded with serious threats to the life of the village elder. Tragically, on 25th April 2025, Mr Mutai was found lying along a footpath in the area, gruesomely murdered. He suffered deep and fatal cuts to the head. The recipient of the letter who is also the main suspect in the matter has since gone into hiding and remains at large. The wife of the deceased, Ms Joyce Mutai, reported the incident at Sondu Police Station under OB No.6/21/04/2025. This heinous killing has caused alarm among residents of Sigowet Ward, leading to public protests and unrest that include demonstrations up to the home of the member of county assembly (MCA) of Sigowet Ward, Hon. Paul Kiprotich Rogony. Mr Mutai, who had served diligently as a village elder for five years, was also a father of four children and was widely respected for his dedication to the community. His death has left his family devastated. He was the sole breadwinner. The incident has also caused village elders in Kericho County to live in fear. They are uncertain about their safety as they continue to discharge their responsibilities. Day scholar students studying in nearby secondary schools can no longer leave for school early in the morning due to rising concerns by parents over security. That has disrupted their education. It is worth noting that village elders serve their communities voluntarily, without any remuneration. Despite the sacrifice, they continue to work under unsafe conditions. It is against this background that I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following: 1. The current status of investigations into the murder of Mr Joshua Mutai, including efforts to apprehend the primary suspect who remains at large. 2. Immediate measures implemented by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to safeguard residents of Sigowet Ward, particularly village elders who feel apprehensive about executing their duties. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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