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    "id": 1583112,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1583112/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Waithaka",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the disappearance of Mr Reuben Barua, a Kenyan, in the United States of America (USA). On 13th May 2025, Mr Reuben Barua of Identity Card Number 550886 and his wife, who reside in Ndumberi in Kiambu Constituency, travelled to the State of Alabama in the USA to visit their son. Upon arrival on 14th May 2025, Mr Barua fell ill and his son took him to receive medical attention at a nearby hospital. However, the following day, on 15th May 2025, Mr Barua reportedly left the house for a walk and has not been seen or heard from since then. The matter was reported to the Calera Police Station in Alabama. It has now been over 4 weeks since his disappearance, yet no substantial update has been communicated to the family regarding the progress of investigations. This has left the family in a state of uncertainty and distress. The situation has also raised concerns about the safety and well- being of Kenyans abroad, as well as the effectiveness of our diplomatic interventions in such instances. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informationpurposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}