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    "id": 1567629,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to comment on the statement by Sen. Cherarkey. On Sunday last week, accompanied by the Senator for Uasin Gishu County, we visited the family of the late Father Allois Bett. What we saw was truly devastating. The mother was completely distraught, as were the siblings and the rest of the family, along with a community that deeply loved their son. They felt profoundly wronged by the murder most foul that occurred in the Kerio Valley. In the past few months, we have received reports of killings, so much so that the country seems to have grown accustomed to them, treating them as just another piece of news. However, it is not right that we live in a country where some people cannot sleep peacefully in their homes and children are unable to attend school. I urge the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations handling this matter to thoroughly investigate. This is in honour of this bishop and the many innocent Kenyans who have lost their lives in that region, and to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book. It is well known that the individual responsible for Father Allois's murder is a criminal named Cheptarus. Locals have spoken, stating they know who committed this crime. With all the resources at our disposal, how difficult can it be to take action? If the police are insufficient, what is the issue? We can gazette that area as a disturbed zone and deploy the best forces, so that our citizens are able to sleep peacefully in their homes, just as we do. I plead that this be the last Kenyan life lost in such circumstances. The same urgency applied to investigations when security concerns arise involving what Sen. Sifuna refers to as \"big people\" should be applied to this case. We must see that level of speed, seriousness and commitment in investigating Father Allois's murder. This is truly unfortunate. I extend my condolences to his family and to all those who enjoyed the mass under his leadership. I thank you."
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